Senior Associate Private Client

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a senior role with greater autonomy high-value work and a genuine pathway to Partnership This is a standout opportunity to join a respected London firm where you will work with high-net-worth individuals build long-term client relationships and play an integral role in the growth of the department.

Our client is looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Senior Associate Private Client to take the lead on complex matters and help shape the future direction of the team.

In this senior role you will manage a broad and high-quality caseload including:

• Wills trusts and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals
• Probate and estate administration including complex estates
• Advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and wealth structuring
• Creation and management of lifetime and discretionary trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Court of Protection work
• Providing tailored advice on asset protection and succession planning

You will also:

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
• Contribute to business development and networking activities
• Play a key role in the strategic development of the team

To be considered for this opportunity you should demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 510 years PQE in Private Client work within a UK law firm
• Strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Excellent technical knowledge of IHT trusts and estate planning
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently
• Strong drafting analytical and client-facing skills
• STEP qualification (full or part-qualified) highly desirable
• Experience supervising junior staff and contributing to team development
• A commercially minded approach with an interest in business development

Our client offers a highly competitive and comprehensive package including:

• Salary: (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Exposure to high-value complex private client work
• Clear and structured career progression to Partnership
• Supportive collaborative and well-established team

This role offers excellent long-term career prospects including:

• A clear route to Legal Director and Partnership
• Opportunities to develop a specialist niche within Private Client
• Increasing responsibility for key client relationships
• Involvement in departmental growth and leadership

If you are an ambitious Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a progressive and supportive firm we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.