Private Client Associate – 3+ years PQE – Bristol

Overview

In this Private Client role you will advise high-net-worth individuals on UK and international wealth matters, collaborating with partners to deliver integrated estate planning, tax and trust services. You’ll work across cross-border matters, charities, and business exits, contributing to the growth of a respected private client practice. The position offers hybrid working and a clear development path within a supportive, collaborative firm culture. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape private wealth solutions for sophisticated clients.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance and pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Wellbeing initiatives and support networks
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture

Responsibilities

• UK tax and estate planning including lifetime trusts, family investment companies and succession planning
• Cross-border estate planning and offshore trust structuring for international clients
• Trust and estate administration for UK and offshore trustees
• Charity law and establishment/management of charitable entities
• Advising business owners and entrepreneurs on tax-efficient exits and wealth structuring
• Collaborating with immigration, corporate, private equity, and property teams to deliver integrated advice
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to practice growth

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with private client experience
• Strong knowledge of UK and international estate planning, personal tax, and trust law
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Commercial awareness and excellent communication skills
• Interest in business development and client relationship management
• Candidates with varying levels of experience, including paralegals with relevant expertise, will be considered

• commercial awareness
• excellent communication
• client relationship management
• UK tax and estate planning
• trust law
• offshore trusts

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