Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
Location: London
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will lead the launch and ongoing development of a Private Wealth practice at a prestigious West End firm. You will work closely with cross-department teams to convert referrals into a flagship offering for high-net-worth clients. You shape the department strategy, cultivate long-term client relationships, and drive growth through both existing platforms and your own network. This is a rare chance to take ownership and build something highly impactful with substantial autonomy.
Pay / Benefits
- excellent benefits
- high autonomy
- collaborative culture
- West End offices
- rapid decision-making
Responsibilities
- establish and lead the Private Wealth department
- advise high and ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate planning, tax, trusts, and cross-border matters
- develop internal referral relationships and build a pipeline of work
- shape department strategy and culture
- utilise existing client relationships and referrals to grow the practice
- collaborate across departments to create cross-referral opportunities
- work towards creating a flagship private wealth offering
Key requirements
- experience as a Private Wealth lawyer with strong technical expertise
- ambition to build and scale a practice
- readiness for partnership or autonomy within a supportive platform
- ability to manage complex matters for UHNW clients
- entrepreneurial mindset
- relationship management
- collaborative mindset
- estate and succession planning
- UK and international tax planning
- trust creation and administration
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Posted: October 1st, 2026