Senior Private Client Solicitor / Partner / Chartered Legal Executive (6+ PQE)
Cheltenham | £75,000 – £90,000 + Bonus (up to 20%)
Hybrid & Flexible Working | Full-Time or Part-Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Partner, or Chartered Legal Executive (6+ PQE) to join a growing national law firm as part of its expanding Cheltenham office.
This is a standout opportunity to join a firm making significant strategic investment into its Cheltenham presence. Unlike many senior-level roles, there is no requirement to bring a following, with a strong existing pipeline of high-quality private client instructions already in place. The focus is on delivery, development, and long-term growth within a well-supported team.
You will join a highly regarded and collaborative Private Wealth team, advising a broad and sophisticated client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, families, and entrepreneurs.
The Role
You will handle a varied and high-quality caseload, including:
- Wills, including complex and bespoke trust arrangements
- Estate and succession planning
- Business succession and asset protection planning
- Trust creation, administration and restructuring
- Probate and estate administration
- Inheritance Tax planning and wider tax advisory work
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Wealth preservation and structuring strategies
You will take ownership of your own caseload while working closely with colleagues across the wider private wealth offering. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the development of junior lawyers and play an active role in the continued growth of the Cheltenham office.
Why Join?
- Join a national firm with a clear and significant investment plan for Cheltenham
- Established pipeline of high-quality private client work
- Sophisticated and complex HNW-focused caseload
- Supportive, collegiate and modern working culture
- Clear long-term progression opportunities, including Partnership routes
- Strong emphasis on flexibility and work-life balance
- No requirement to bring a following
- Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow the local office
Benefits
- Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience)
- Bonus scheme with potential earnings of up to 20%
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional wellbeing day
- “Moments That Matter” leave for key life events
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
- Paid professional subscriptions (including STEP and SRA fees)
- Employee benefits platform
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Same-day GP access
- Provided tech package including laptop, iPhone and home-working equipment
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client lawyer seeking high-quality work, flexibility, and genuine long-term progression within a growing national firm.
To Apply / Confidential Discussion
Ellie Marshall
ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com
07383 821952
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