The Firm This firm is a well-established, legal 500 accredited regional law firm with strong roots in the local community and an innovative, client-focused ethos. They deliver high-quality advice and personal service across our private client offering. Role Overview As Private Client Senior Associate or Partner, you will help steer and shape the strategic direction of the Private Client Department. You will lead, manage and grow the team, ensuring excellent technical delivery and first-class service to our clients. Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic vision for the Private Client teamLead fee-earning by overseeing and handling a comprehensive range of private client mattersEngage with high net worth clients (and where appropriate, international clients)Act on estate, succession and tax planning issues, advising clients on wealth preservation, inter-generational asset transfers, cross-border issues, trusts and wealth structuringProvide leadership and mentorship, training junior solicitors and legal executivesManage risks and compliance: ensure adherence to the highest professional standardsBusiness development: identify market opportunities, build referral networks and contribute towards the firm''s growth agenda Requirements A proven track record as a senior private client lawyer with strong leadership, technical and client-management skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to understand clients'' objectives, explain complex issues clearly and b