Private Client Partner- Boutique City law firm

Overview

Strategic hire for a boutique City law firm’s private client team, focusing on advising high‑net‑worth individuals and successful entrepreneurs. You will help lead and grow the practice, managing associates while delivering sophisticated estate planning, wills & probate, and trusts work. The role sits at the intersection of top‑tier private client advisory and client development, contributing to a collaborative, supportive culture with a strong work‑life balance. Your impact includes expanding the client following and strengthening the firm’s market position. This is a high‑visibility opportunity to shape private client service in a respected London/South‑East practice.

Pay / Benefits

• healthy work/life balance
• collaborative and supportive culture
• quality and breadth of work

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals on estate planning, wills & probate, and trusts
• Manage associates and contribute to team leadership
• Handle estate administration, IHT, and CGT matters
• Develop and maintain client relationships, with a view to client following
• Collaborate with the wider private client practice in a boutique City setting

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• STEP qualification
• Existing partner or strong client following from a high-quality London or South-East practice
• Ability to contribute to expansion of the private client team

• collaborative and supportive mindset
• relationship-building and stakeholder management
• business development orientation
• estate planning
• wills & probate
• trusts and estate administration

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