At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a Private Client practice, advising on complex matters.
- Company: Highly regarded national law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, flexible hours, and generous leave.
- Other info: Genuine partnership opportunity with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of private client law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Client experience and leadership skills.
Private Client Partner / Legal Director | Oxford (Hybrid)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Partner or Legal Director to lead and grow an established Private Client practice in Oxford.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm offering high-quality work, genuine autonomy and the platform to build and develop your own practice.
The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in the growth of the Oxford team, including:
- Advising on complex private client matters including wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning.
- Growing the firm's Private Client offering across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.
- Building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and professional referrers.
- Supervising and developing junior lawyers.
- Driving business development and helping shape the future of the practice.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Client experience.
- STEP qualified.
- Established Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to step up.
- Strong technical ability, commercial awareness and business development experience.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
Benefits
- Salary of £90,000–£95,000 (Legal Director) or £105,000–£110,000 (Partner), with potential for significantly more for an exceptional established Partner.
- Genuine partnership opportunity.
- Hybrid working (typically three days in the office).
- Flexible working, including compressed hours and four-day weeks.
- 27 days' annual leave, birthday leave, Christmas and New Year half-days, plus five additional wellbeing days.
- 5% employer pension contribution and life assurance.
This is a confidential appointment with genuine strategic importance. We welcome discreet conversations with ambitious Private Client lawyers looking for greater autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to build a successful practice within a supportive national firm.
How To Apply
Please apply online or contact Isabel Hart at Spirehouse Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.
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