Partner - Private Client - Bridgend - 8+ Years PQE
Location: Bridgend (Hybrid working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000
A forward thinking and award winning regional law firm is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Private Client Partner to lead and grow its Wills, Probate & Private Client offering in Bridgend. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is passionate about developing a thriving regional practice and establishing a strong presence within the local community.
The Role
You'll be responsible for expanding the Private Client offering across Bridgend while managing a high quality caseload. Your work will include:
- Identifying and developing new sources of work across Bridgend
- Working with the Head of Private Client to deliver a regional growth strategy
- Building strong relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts
- Acting as a visible ambassador for the firm through networking and community engagement
- Managing a varied caseload including wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, LPAs, Court of Protection matters and estate planning
- Maintaining a strong personal fee earning contribution
- Recruiting, mentoring and developing colleagues as the team grows
- Supervising junior lawyers and support staff
- Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures
- Managing time recording, performance reviews and management information
- Collaborating with colleagues across all practice areas to maximise cross referral opportunities
- Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining the highest professional standards
- Working confidently with the firm's Case Management System and embracing technology
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 8+ years' PQE
- Broad experience across wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, IHT planning, LPAs and Court of Protection work
- Proven ability to win new business and develop strong professional relationships
- Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Outstanding client relationship and business development skills
- Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal abilities
- Strong organisational and case management skills
- High levels of professionalism, integrity and commercial judgement
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional personal day, birthday leave and discretionary Christmas leave
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Milestone recognition
- Networking, corporate and charity events
- Refer a friend scheme
- Discounted childcare
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
