Associate Solicitor – Private Client – Swansea – 5-8 Years PQE

Overview

Senior Private Client role in Swansea shaping a growing Probate team. You will manage a diverse caseload across wills, probate, trusts and powers of attorney, delivering commercial, clear advice. The role offers autonomy, mentoring responsibilities and a chance to influence department strategy within a supportive, collaborative firm culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• personal day and birthday leave
• annual leave purchase scheme
• gym membership discounts
• clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload including wills, estate planning, probate and trusts
• Provide clear, pragmatic, commercially-focused advice
• Handle complex matters with minimal supervision
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and staff
• Support business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate file management and billing
• Contribute to strategic direction and growth of the department

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years PQE
• Strong experience across wills, probate and trusts
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Experience supervising junior team members
• Demonstrable business development experience
• Professional, organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative and team oriented

• client care
• communication
• collaboration
• wills
• estate planning
• probate

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