Senior Associate / Legal Director – Succession & Tax – Swindon – 6+ Years PQE
Department: Succession and Tax
Division: Private Client
Location: Swindon
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its busy Succession & Tax team in Swindon. This is an exciting progression opportunity for an ambitious lawyer seeking partnership, with responsibility for leading and supervising a dedicated team while contributing to business development activities across the Thames Valley and Hampshire.

The Role
You’ll manage a varied caseload, including:

• Providing tax and estate planning advice to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients
• Advising farmers and business owners on succession planning
• Managing complex probate and estate administration matters
• Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
• Providing advice on Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as Court of Protection matters
• Supporting and supervising junior members of staff
• Driving business development and contributing to the firm’s growth strategy

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with higher rights and significant experience in private client work, including:

• Tax and estate planning expertise for a broad range of clients
• Experience managing complex probate and estate administration matters
• Knowledge of trust creation, restructuring and winding up
• Expertise in Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Succession planning experience with farmers and business owners (highly desirable)
• Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and nurture junior staff
• Strong business development skills and ability to generate referrals
• Exemplary client service and relationship-building skills
• STEP Membership or working towards it

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities towards partnership
• Hybrid working and flexibility to balance office and home commitments
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health cash plan and other tailored benefits
• Supportive, inclusive culture with regular social and networking events
• Clear career progression pathways and professional development support

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

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.