About The Role
Position Available: Private Client Partner
Location: Cheltenham, Three Counties Hub
Reporting to: Alex Taylor, Head of Private Client
HCR Law is a progressive legal firm committed to innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Private Client Partner to lead our established Cheltenham office. This role will be integral to our senior management team within the new Three Counties Hub, driving strategic initiatives and contributing to the growth and success of our Private Client department.
Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Private Client department within the Three Counties Hub, overseeing a team of solicitors and support staff.
* Develop and execute growth strategies to enhance our presence in the Cheltenham market and the wider three counties region.
* Deliver high-quality legal advice and services to clients on matters including wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate.
* Foster strong client relationships and actively engage in business development efforts.
* Collaborate effectively with other departments and partners to leverage resources and expertise.
* Mentor and support junior solicitors, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
About You
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor with substantial experience in Private Client law.
* Proven track record of leadership and management within a legal firm or department.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with a focus on driving results.
* Dedication to delivering exceptional client service and building lasting relationships.
* Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
* Ambitious and motivated to contribute to the growth and success of the firm.
* Membership in relevant professional bodies or associations is desirable.
At HCR Law, we value collaboration, innovation, and professional development. Join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our firm while making a meaningful impact in the Three Counties region.
About Us
Benefits of working with us:
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Sight tests / Glasses discounts
* Car Loans
* Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
* 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
* Bonus scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life Assurance
* 1/3 gym membership contribution
* Flu vaccinations
Is HCR the smart move for you?
HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.
Why HCR people love their jobs
Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.
What career progression will HCR offer you?
HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.
What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?
As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.
With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.
With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.
As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.
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