Private Client Solicitor-Senior Associate/Legal Director

Overview

In this Brighton role, you will lead high‑value private client matters for an established firm recognized for its quality and culture. You’ll work within the Private Client team, collaborating with colleagues to support HNW/UHNW clients and ensure sophisticated, sensitive handling of complex matters. The position offers progression toward Legal Director as the team grows, with hybrid working to balance client service and collaboration. You will bring gravitas and decisiveness to trusted client relationships and cross‑functional work.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value private client matters for HNW/UHNW clients
• Provide gravitas and sensitivity in client interactions
• Hit the ground running and support team growth and succession planning
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams within the firm to deliver complex solutions
• Contribute to maintaining the firm’s high standards and client service
• Support business development and client relationship management in the Brighton office

Key requirements

• 4+ PQE
• Senior Associate or Legal Director level considered; strong private client background
• Proven ability to handle high-value and complex matters

• gravitas
• sensitivity in client dealings
• ability to hit the ground running
• strong communication and relationship management
• high-net-worth private client matter handling
• private client law expertise (trusts, estates, succession)

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