Sr Associate / Legal Director / Partner-Succession & Tax

Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Succession & Tax - Swindon
Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Part time and compressed hours available)
Salary: £70,000+

Join an exciting opportunity within a highly regarded Succession & Tax team based in Swindon. This strategic hire offers the chance to work alongside an empowering, non micromanaging Partner who is expanding the team's presence across the region. The firm is known for its family friendly culture, flexible working options and supportive environment.

The Role
You will join a well established Private Client team with a strong Swindon base. The team includes solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, associates and secretarial support, and is experiencing significant growth and demand.

Your caseload will include:

• Tax and estate planning for high net worth and ultra high net worth clients
• Succession planning for farmers, business owners and family enterprises
• Complex probate and estate administration
• Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
• Court of Protection matters
• Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney

You will play a key role in strengthening the Swindon offering, working closely with senior colleagues while also having the autonomy to develop your own practice area.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
• Managing a varied and complex caseload
• Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Leading and contributing to business development initiatives
• Writing thought leadership and BD articles
• Supporting the strategic growth of the Swindon office

Candidate Requirements
The firm welcomes applications from:

• Senior Associates, Legal Directors or Partners
• Solicitors or CILEX lawyers, including cross qualified candidates
• Individuals from a broad range of backgrounds

You will have experience in:

• Court of Protection
• LPAs
• Trusts
• Complex estate planning
• Probate and estate administration

You will also bring:

• Experience working with high net worth clients, business owners and complex estates
• Strong BD skills and market visibility
• The ability to hit the ground running and support a growing regional presence
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A collaborative, proactive and empowering approach

STEP membership (or working towards it) is advantageous.

Flexible Working & Culture
This is a genuinely flexible and family friendly firm offering:

• Hybrid working
• Part time options
• Compressed hours
• Supportive environment for working parents
• A relaxed, trusting and inclusive workplace

Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available, including:

• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Tailored benefits to support personal and family needs
• Regular social and networking events

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.

*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.*