Private Client Partner | Kent
Tier 1-Ranked Private Client Practice at a Top 200 Regional Firm
A long-established and highly regarded regional law firm, currently seeking an accomplished Private Client Partner (or a Senior Associate with a clear pathway to partnership) to join their growing Wills, Estate & Tax Planning division in Tunbridge Wells.
With nearly 500 years of heritage and a stronghold across the South East, this innovative and forward-thinking Top 200 law firm is synonymous with quality, trust, and deep client relationships. The firm retains top-tier Legal 500 rankings across multiple departments and is known for its collegiate culture, modern leadership, and long-standing private client base.
Its Private Client team is one of the most highly ranked and respected outside of London, advising HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, landowners, and trustees on a full spectrum of private wealth matters.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a high-performing and collaborative team. As a Salaried Partner, you’ll not only manage your own portfolio of complex, high-value work but also contribute to the wider growth strategy of the department through business development, mentoring, and innovation. Key areas of work will include:
- Estate and inheritance tax planning
- Wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
- Cross-border estate matters
- Lifetime giving and philanthropy
- Succession planning for business owners and landowners
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to balance office presence and remote working, in line with the firm’s people-first culture.
Requirements
- A seasoned Private Client Lawyer, either already at Partner level or a Senior Associate ready to step up
- Experience gained from a respected regional, Legal 500, or national firm
- Strong technical expertise in estate and tax planning
- A STEP qualification (or working towards it) is desirable
- A track record of successful client development and relationship management
- Leadership capability and a collaborative mindset
What’s on Offer
- A clear, supported route into (or continuation at) partnership
- Competitive salary and full benefits package
- A stable pipeline of top-quality work from a loyal and well-established client base
- A genuinely inclusive, open, and forward-thinking firm culture
- The opportunity to help shape the future of a thriving, market-leading private client practice
Ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that blends heritage with innovation? Apply now, or contact us for a confidential conversation about this outstanding opportunity.
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