Senior Associate- Private Client

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Private Client Solicitor (Senior level 8 years PQE+)- BELFAST

Description:

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.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

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

The Role:

* 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

The Person:

* 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

The Reward:

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

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

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.

Skills:Private client solicitor Belfast Wills and Probate Solicitor

Benefits:Work From Home

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Posted: August 3rd, 2026