We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Partner to join a leading Top 100 law firm and their established and highly regarded team in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Partner to join a well-established practice with a strong regional presence and a clear focus on continued growth. The Swindon team forms part of a wider Private Client practice of more than 80 people, with significant support available across the firm to help develop work, improve profitability and build a successful practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing clients, growing the Private Client practice and supporting the continued success of the department. You’ll have the opportunity to work with high-quality clients, take responsibility for complex matters and contribute meaningfully to the strategic direction of the team. The firm has also recently invested in a new, modern Swindon hub, providing a high-quality environment designed to encourage collaboration across teams and support the firm’s long-term growth across Wiltshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a senior lawyer on complex Private Client matters, providing expert advice and taking responsibility for high-quality client work.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional referrers.
- Develop and grow your own client base and professional network.
- Lead client and referrer development plans and identify opportunities for further work.
- Support the development and supervision of more junior fee earners.
- Provide leadership and contribute to the performance and development of the wider team.
- Play an active role in business development, including pitches, networking and thought leadership.
- Develop relationships across the firm to encourage cross-referrals and collaborative working.
- Contribute to the department’s business plan and wider growth strategy.
- Take responsibility for profitability, financial performance and delivery of departmental KPIs.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and the use of precedents.
- Support the development of team know-how and marketing materials.
- Manage professional risk and ensure appropriate regulatory and financial procedures are followed.
About you:
- Experienced Private Client lawyer with strong technical knowledge and expertise.
- Significant experience advising on complex Private Client matters.
- Strong understanding of the Private Client sector and the ability to act as a recognised expert within your area.
- Exceptional client management and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrable business development experience, with a track record of converting BD activity into new work.
- A client following and established business plan would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Confident leader with experience supporting, supervising and developing junior lawyers.
- Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of profitability and business performance.
- Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the Private Client practice.
- Collaborative and committed to building strong internal and external networks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Partner to join a highly regarded team and play a meaningful role in shaping the next phase of growth across the Swindon and wider regional market.
Benefits:
- 26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year
- Buying and selling holiday
- Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family leave
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Group income protection
- Salary reviewed regularly
- Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role.
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact Katie at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website or via LinkedIn)