Senior Associate- Private Client

Overview

In this role you will help lead a Private Client team within a Top Tier law firm in the City, handling high‑end matters for HNW/UHNW clients. You will shape the department’s direction while delivering complex trusts, estates and wealth planning work. The position offers influence, client exposure, and a clear path to senior progression in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. You join during a growth phase, contributing to strategic initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent benefits including bonus
• potential for equity and senior management progression
• modern, flexible working arrangements
• supportive, well-resourced team environment
• competitive, negotiable salary

Responsibilities

• lead and manage a growing Private Client team
• advise on trusts, estates & probate
• advise on tax planning & wealth structuring
• oversee lasting powers of attorney, wills & succession planning
• develop client relationships and drive business development
• shape the strategic direction of the department
• deliver high-calibre work with visible impact

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE with proven experience in complex private client work
• strong leadership and mentoring skills
• confidence in managing client relationships and BD
• proactive, commercial mindset

• leadership
• mentoring
• relationship management
• trusts
• estates
• probate

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