Senior Associate- Private Client

We are hiring for our client a leading commercial law firm in Belfast seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded team at a senior level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor to work closely with individuals families business owners and trustees on a broad range of complex private wealth matters. The successful candidate will advise on wills trusts succession planning inheritance tax estate administration and capacity-related matters.

The role offers high-quality work direct client responsibility and the opportunity to play an important part in the continued development of an established Private Client practice.

Generous salary and benefits package

High-quality private client work Advise on complex estates trusts tax planning and wealth preservation matters

Clear progression Join a respected team offering genuine scope to develop your profile and long-term career

Advise clients on wills trusts estate planning and succession matters
Manage the administration of complex and high-value estates
Provide inheritance tax wealth preservation and lifetime planning advice
Advise on Enduring Powers of Attorney capacity and controllership matters
Draft wills trust documents and other private client documentation
Build trusted relationships with individuals families trustees and professional advisers
Support and supervise more junior members of the team
Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Private Client practice

Qualified solicitor with strong Private Client experience (8 years PQE)
Operating at Senior Associate level or ready to step into a senior position
Experience advising on wills trusts probate succession planning and estate administration
Comfortable managing complex matters and maintaining direct client relationships
Strong technical drafting and communication skills
Commercially aware empathetic and confident handling sensitive matters
STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
Able to support junior colleagues and contribute to the development of the team

Competitive senior-level salary and benefits package
High-quality and varied Private Client work
Strong platform for progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment

To apply for this Private Client Solicitor job or for more information contact Nikki Bell at Hunter Savage (). As a specialist recruitment consultancy we bring deep market knowledge and a confidential approach to every legal role we support.