Private Client Partner
4 days ago
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Private Client Partner | Tunbridge Wells Imagine stepping into a growing firm in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, where ambition meets a genuine community spirit. This is your chance to become the go-to specialist for lifetime trusts and inheritance tax planning, building a new service line that will shape the future of the Private Client team. You won’t be boxed in, instead, you’ll work directly with the Managing Partner have a real voice at the top table, and the freedom to make your mark. This is about more than just handling a caseload. It’s about building something of your own, expanding the team’s reputation, and establishing yourself as a leading name in the local market. Why Apply? • Partner-level role with genuine influence and autonomy, • Chance to create and grow a new service offering, • Close collaboration with senior leadership in a progressive, ambitious firm, • Competitive salary, discretionary bonus & full benefits package, • Real progression, visibility, and scope to shape the department’s future What You’ll Do • Lead on inheritance tax and lifetime trust advice, • Complement existing services in wills, probate & powers of attorney, • Build lasting relationships with clients, IFAs & professional contacts, • Take the lead in business development through networking, writing, and events, • Guide and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows Requirements • Private Client Solicitor likely at Senior Associate, Partner of Head of Department level with significant PQE in Private Client law, with expertise in trusts and inheritance tax, • Broader experience across wills and complex probates, • Excellent communicator with strong client relationship skills, • Proven business development ability, ideally with a network of IFAs/professional contacts, • Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded This is a rare opportunity to step into a Partner role where you’ll not just join a team, you’ll help build it. If you’re ready to combine technical excellence with influence and vision, this Tunbridge Wells firm could be your next big move.