Sellick Partnership
Oxford, Oxfordshire
We're currently working with a leading Legal 500 firm based in Oxford that's seeking an exceptional Private Client Partner . This is a standout opportunity for a senior private client law specialist looking to take their career to the next level within a firm known for its excellence, innovation, and supportive culture. This role would involve building up a practice, so it would be a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make something their own. Your responsibilities will include: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, providing expert advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, tax, and succession matters. Lead and supervise the private client team, providing mentoring, support, and oversight to ensure high standards of legal service and client care. Oversee complex matters, including inheritance tax planning, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and cross-border issues. Drive business development efforts, building relationships with clients, intermediaries, and referral networks to grow the practice. Collaborate with other departments, such as family, corporate, and property, to deliver holistic advice to clients with multifaceted needs. Contribute to the strategic direction of the private client department, including marketing, recruitment, budgeting, and operational planning. Ensure regulatory compliance with SRA and other relevant legal or professional obligations. Represent the firm at client events, professional forums, and networking opportunities, reinforcing the firm's brand and reputation. The successful candidate: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8 + years PQE in private client law. Expertise in a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, tax planning, and estate administration. Proven experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex estate and succession planning. A strong track record of client relationship management and business development. Previous experience at senior associate, legal director, or partner level within a reputable firm. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior lawyers and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of discretion and client care. Solid technical knowledge of inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust law. Commercial awareness and a proactive, strategic approach to practice growth. In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Apply Now For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
We're currently working with a leading Legal 500 firm based in Oxford that's seeking an exceptional Private Client Partner . This is a standout opportunity for a senior private client law specialist looking to take their career to the next level within a firm known for its excellence, innovation, and supportive culture. This role would involve building up a practice, so it would be a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make something their own. Your responsibilities will include: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, providing expert advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, tax, and succession matters. Lead and supervise the private client team, providing mentoring, support, and oversight to ensure high standards of legal service and client care. Oversee complex matters, including inheritance tax planning, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and cross-border issues. Drive business development efforts, building relationships with clients, intermediaries, and referral networks to grow the practice. Collaborate with other departments, such as family, corporate, and property, to deliver holistic advice to clients with multifaceted needs. Contribute to the strategic direction of the private client department, including marketing, recruitment, budgeting, and operational planning. Ensure regulatory compliance with SRA and other relevant legal or professional obligations. Represent the firm at client events, professional forums, and networking opportunities, reinforcing the firm's brand and reputation. The successful candidate: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8 + years PQE in private client law. Expertise in a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, tax planning, and estate administration. Proven experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex estate and succession planning. A strong track record of client relationship management and business development. Previous experience at senior associate, legal director, or partner level within a reputable firm. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior lawyers and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of discretion and client care. Solid technical knowledge of inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust law. Commercial awareness and a proactive, strategic approach to practice growth. In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Apply Now For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Southampton, Hampshire
Your new firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm with a strong national presence and a growing reputation in private wealth and charity work. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, the firm combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine focus on its people. They are now looking to expand their Private Wealth team, creating an excellent opportunity for lawyers who want to work on high-quality matters within a dynamic and supportive environment. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Succession & Tax team within the wider Charities & Private Wealth Disputes group. You'll work with a varied client base on estate and succession matters, gaining hands-on experience in inheritance tax, succession planning, and estate administration. You will play a key role in managing UK and offshore trusts, supporting complex reorganisations and tax planning, and advising on multi-jurisdictional estate issues for high-net-worth clients. Alongside delivering clear, commercially focused advice to trustees and beneficiaries, you'll contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships. What you'll need to succeed You will be an ambitious lawyer with NQ-2 years' PQE and a genuine interest in private wealth, tax, and trusts matters. Ideally, you will have experience advising on UK trust structures, succession, and tax planning, with any international exposure considered a plus. A STEP qualification or progress towards accreditation is desirable but not essential. You'll bring strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, complemented by a collaborative approach, enthusiasm for learning, and a commitment to building lasting client relationships while developing your career in private wealth law. What you'll get in return You'll have the opportunity to work for a highly regarded national firm with a strong presence in the Southampton market. The firm offers an excellent work-life balance and a friendly, supportive culture with a clear focus on developing its lawyers.With flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a fantastic opportunity for full or part time Tax and Succession Lawyers who are already based in the South or considering a move to the region in the near future. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Your new firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm with a strong national presence and a growing reputation in private wealth and charity work. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, the firm combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine focus on its people. They are now looking to expand their Private Wealth team, creating an excellent opportunity for lawyers who want to work on high-quality matters within a dynamic and supportive environment. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Succession & Tax team within the wider Charities & Private Wealth Disputes group. You'll work with a varied client base on estate and succession matters, gaining hands-on experience in inheritance tax, succession planning, and estate administration. You will play a key role in managing UK and offshore trusts, supporting complex reorganisations and tax planning, and advising on multi-jurisdictional estate issues for high-net-worth clients. Alongside delivering clear, commercially focused advice to trustees and beneficiaries, you'll contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships. What you'll need to succeed You will be an ambitious lawyer with NQ-2 years' PQE and a genuine interest in private wealth, tax, and trusts matters. Ideally, you will have experience advising on UK trust structures, succession, and tax planning, with any international exposure considered a plus. A STEP qualification or progress towards accreditation is desirable but not essential. You'll bring strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, complemented by a collaborative approach, enthusiasm for learning, and a commitment to building lasting client relationships while developing your career in private wealth law. What you'll get in return You'll have the opportunity to work for a highly regarded national firm with a strong presence in the Southampton market. The firm offers an excellent work-life balance and a friendly, supportive culture with a clear focus on developing its lawyers.With flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a fantastic opportunity for full or part time Tax and Succession Lawyers who are already based in the South or considering a move to the region in the near future. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
