Job Description
Senior Associate - Legal DirectorPrivate Client | Legal 500 Ranked Team | Wales | Flexible Working
A leading, Legal 500-ranked Welsh law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its established Private Client Team.
With more than 25 specialists working collaboratively across Wales, the team is recognised for its depth of expertise, technical strength and client-centred approach. This is a strategic hire, offering the opportunity to play a visible role in the continued growth and development of a high-performing private client practice.
The Practice
The Private Client Team advises on:
* Wills and Trusts
* Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Challenging or disputing a Will or Trust
* Court of Protection matters
* Probate and estate administration
* Inheritance and estate planning
* Residence Nil Rate Band planning
The work is varied, often complex, and supported by strong internal referral networks and an excellent reputation across the region.
The Opportunity
This role offers:
* A clear platform for progression at Senior Associate or Legal Director level
* High-quality, often multi-generational client relationships
* Genuine autonomy with support from an experienced leadership team
* The ability to contribute to strategy, mentoring and team development
* Flexible, modern working arrangements embedded into firm culture
The firm has invested heavily in infrastructure and people, creating an environment where senior lawyers can focus on delivering exceptional advice without unnecessary bureaucracy.
The Individual
Suitable candidates will bring:
* Significant experience in private client/lifetime planning work
* Strong technical capability across complex estate and trust matters
* Confidence handling Court of Protection and contentious probate issues
* A commercial mindset with an interest in developing client relationships
* A collaborative approach aligned with a growing, ambitious team
This opportunity would suit an established Senior Associate seeking a broader platform, or an existing Legal Director looking to join a firm with flexibility, stability and long-term vision.
Discretion and confidentiality are assured throughout the process.LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.