Private Client Solicitor

Morgan LaRoche Solicitors is a commercial law firm with a well-established Private Client practice advising high net worth individuals, business owners and trustees. We offer a friendly and inclusive culture, high‑quality work, and clear progression within a growing team.

Location: Swansea/Carmarthen

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Benefits: The company provides numerous benefits to staff including private healthcare, health cash plan, pension scheme,

cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, enhanced sick pay, generous holiday entitlement

and free on‑site parking.

About the Role

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Private Client team on a full‑time basis. The role is client‑facing from the outset, with supervision and structured development. You will work on a varied caseload across the full spectrum of private client matters and contribute to business development and thought leadership.

The successful candidate can expect to advise on:

• Wills, letters of wishes and codicils.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications.
• Estate administration, including probate applications, inheritance tax reporting and distribution of estates.
• Trusts: establishment, administration, deeds of appointment and advancement, and related tax considerations.
• Lifetime and succession planning, including inheritance tax and capital gains tax aspects.
• Domicile, residence and cross‑border succession issues.

You will work closely with senior lawyers on complex high‑value matters and will participate in business development, assist with the delivery of seminars and training, prepare articles and assist with other client relationship initiatives.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least 2‑years’ PQE in Private Client (newly qualified candidates with relevant training seat experience are however encouraged to apply).
• Solid grounding in wills, probate and LPAs, with exposure to trusts and tax preferred.
• Strong technical drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent client care skills with a professional, empathetic manner.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative and committed to high standards of ethical practice.
• STEP and Lifetime lawyer Accreditation, or willingness to progress towards the same.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Funded training and CPD.
• Structured career progression with clear competencies and mentoring.
• Hybrid working policy and modern, well‑equipped offices.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with regular know‑how sessions and access to leading precedents and resources.
• Opportunities to develop niche expertise (e.g., cross‑border estates, business succession, agricultural estates, charities) aligned to your interests.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to David Palmer, by email to dpalmer@morganlaroche.com or for a confidential discussion about the role please contact David on 01792 277896. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

All positions are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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