Senior Associate – Private Client
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Job Location:
Greater London - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Senior Associate Private Client (Future Head of Department)
Salary: Bonus
Location: Harrow (Hybrid)
Step into a senior Private Client role with a clear route to leading the department in a stable well-regarded firm with a strong local reputation and quality work.
The opportunity
If youre a Private Client solicitor who enjoys building trusted client relationships and wants more than just another caseload this is a rare chance to join our client in the Harrow area at Senior Associate level with genuine scope to progress into a Head of Department position.
Youll take on a varied high-quality Private Client workload with the autonomy to shape how the team operates develop junior colleagues and play a visible role in the departments growth.
The role: what youll be doing
Youll manage a broad Private Client caseload with a focus on high standards of client care and technical accuracy including:
- Wills (including complex wills)
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Trusts and trust administration
- Inheritance Tax (IHT) and estate planning
- Advising a loyal client base including HNW elements (where applicable)
Progression: why this role is different
This isnt a title-only Senior Associate position. The firm is open to the right person stepping into a department leadership pathway including:
- Clear route to Head of Private Client(for the right hire)
- Opportunity tomentor and developjunior fee earners
- Input intoprocess improvement precedents and client journey
- Scope to support business development in a way that feels natural and relationship-led
Requirements
To be considered you should have:
- 5 years PQEas a Private Client Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
- UK practice experiencehandling Private Client matters end-to-end
- Strong technical grounding acrosswills probate LPAs trusts and IHT planning
- Confidence running files with minimal supervision and delivering excellent client care
- A collaborative approach and interest in supporting team development
Desirable (not essential):
- STEP qualification(or working towards STEP)
- Experience supervising mentoring or informally leading others
- Exposure to HNW clients complex estates or trust work
Location & working arrangement
- Harrow area(North West London)
- Hybrid working available(details to be confirmed based on team needs and seniority)
- Full-time preferred with flexibility discussed for the right person
Salary & benefits
- Salary: (depending on PQE technical strength and leadership potential)
- Bonus(where applicable)
- Hybrid working
- Generous annual leave(plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Support for professional development(including STEP support where relevant)
- Clear progression frameworkand the chance to shape a growing department
- A firm culture that valuesquality stability and long-term client relationships
Apply / enquire (confidential)
If youre interested send your CV or a brief note outlining your current situation to:
If youd prefer you can also reach out for a confidential chat first Im happy to talk through the firm the work and the progression route before you commit to an application.
Confidentiality statement: All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
