Private Client – Senior Associate/Legal Director

Overview

In this role you will join a well-established London private client team to handle a broad spectrum of high‑value domestic matters for ultra‑high-net-worth individuals and families. You will work alongside leading Partners in a collaborative, partner‑led environment, contributing to complex estate administration, wills, trusts and tax planning, and protection matters. The role offers progression into management and mentoring responsibilities, with potential cross‑border work and a clear path within a stable, growth‑oriented firm.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration package
• comprehensive benefits package
• good work/life balance

Responsibilities

• Advise high‑net‑worth clients on complex private client matters with UK focus
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Develop the private client practice and contribute to its growth
• Handle complex estate administration, wills, trusts and tax planning
• Engage in Court of Protection matters and related advisory work
• Collaborate with partners and senior staff in a supportive, partner‑led environment
• Opportunity to take on wider management responsibilities in the long term
• Potential involvement in cross‑border/international work

Key requirements

• 7-12+ years’ PQE (exceptional candidates with 5+ years’ PQE considered)
• Strong private client experience, domestically focused
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising/mentoring junior lawyers
• Interest in building a long-term career within a stable firm
• Ideally STEP and/or ATT/CTA qualification or progress towards qualification

• Collaborative and supportive mindset
• Mentoring and leadership orientation
• Client-focused and professional communication
• Domestic estate administration
• Wills and succession planning
• Trust creation, administration and taxation

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