Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Legal Director
Swindon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client lawyer to join a leading Legal 200 firm with a strong reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals, landed estates, farming families and business owners.

This appointment forms part of the firm’s continued growth within its Private Client and Rural Business teams and offers the opportunity to work on high-quality succession, estate planning and trust matters alongside recognised experts in the field.

The Role

You will take the lead role in the Private Wealth department across the Swindon and Marlborough area:

Your work will include:

• Advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on estate and succession planning
• Supporting farming families and business owners with wealth preservation and generational succession strategies
• Managing the administration of complex estates, including those involving agricultural and business assets
• Establishing, administering and restructuring trusts
• Advising on inheritance tax mitigation and lifetime gifting arrangements
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Handling Court of Protection matters
• Liaising with HMRC, accountants and professional valuers on tax and estate-related issues
• Assisting with business development initiatives and maintaining key referrer relationships
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with:

• Around 6 years’ PQE or equivalent experience in Private Client law
• Strong technical knowledge of estate administration, tax planning and succession matters
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients
• Exposure to agricultural, landed estate or rural client work would be advantageous
• STEP qualification, or a willingness to work towards STEP accreditation, would be beneficial but is not essential
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

What’s on Offer?

• High-quality Private Client work with a respected Legal 200 practice
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion, please contact Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal or apply online today.

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