Senior Private Client Associate

78000 - 95000 per annumSwindon, WiltshirePermanentPrivate Client Senior Associate | SwindonThere's a stage in a Private Client career where the technical work is no longer the challenge. A growing Private Client team in Swindon is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to support its continued expansion, particularly at the higher end of the market. The team has built a strong reputation for complex tax planning and estate work, and is now at the point where it needs another experienced lawyer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy while also contributing to the wider growth of the practice. The work itself is broad but consistently high quality. You'll be advising on wills, probate and trusts, alongside more sophisticated estate planning matters. What stands out here is the expectation beyond the day-to-day legal work. You'll be involved in shaping the direction of the team contributing to business planning, developing your own referral network, and playing an active role in business development. There's a genuine opportunity to build a profile as a recognised name in the local market. A qualified solicitor with 7+ years' PQEStrong experience across the full spectrum of Private Client work, including wills, probate and trustsConfidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervisionProven ability, or clear appetite, to engage in business development and build client relationshipsA commercially aware approach, with the ability to deliver high levels of client serviceThe wider firm is a well-established Top 100 with a strong presence across the South West and Thames Valley. The Private Client offering is a key part of its growth strategy, and this hire is seen as an important piece of that.