Private Client Partner in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Job description

Private Client Partner | Tunbridge Wells

Imagine stepping into a growing firm in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, where ambition meets a genuine community spirit. This is your chance to become the go-to specialist for lifetime trusts and inheritance tax planning, building a new service line that will shape the future of the Private Client team.

You won’t be boxed in, instead, you’ll work directly with the Managing Partner have a real voice at the top table, and the freedom to make your mark.

This is about more than just handling a caseload. It’s about building something of your own, expanding the team’s reputation, and establishing yourself as a leading name in the local market.

Why Apply?

• Partner-level role with genuine influence and autonomy
• Chance to create and grow a new service offering
• Close collaboration with senior leadership in a progressive, ambitious firm
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus & full benefits package
• Real progression, visibility, and scope to shape the department’s future

What You’ll Do

• Lead on inheritance tax and lifetime trust advice
• Complement existing services in wills, probate & powers of attorney
• Build lasting relationships with clients, IFAs & professional contacts
• Take the lead in business development through networking, writing, and events
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

Requirements

• Private Client Solicitor likely at Senior Associate, Partner of Head of Department level with significant PQE in Private Client law, with expertise in trusts and inheritance tax
• Broader experience across wills and complex probates
• Excellent communicator with strong client relationship skills
• Proven business development ability, ideally with a network of IFAs/professional contacts
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Partner role where you’ll not just join a team, you’ll help build it. If you’re ready to combine technical excellence with influence and vision, this Tunbridge Wells firm could be your next big move.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English