Private Client Senior Associate / Partner (5+ PQE)
Location: London
Salary: £80,000–£160,000 (DOE / Folllowing) + Bonus Potential + Clear Route to Partnership
If you’re a Private Client lawyer who’s built trust, repeat instructions, and a genuine reputation in the market, this is a rare chance to step into a senior platform where your practice is valued and supported. Our client is looking for a high-calibre Senior Associate or Partner-level hire to strengthen their Private Client offering in London, with the autonomy to shape the team and a genuine opportunity to progress.
The Opportunity
This is a senior hire into an established Private Client practice with the backing to grow. You’ll have the freedom to run your matters, develop client relationships, and play a key role in the wider direction of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a broad range of Private Client matters including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts(creation, administration, and advice)
- Inheritance Tax planningand related advisory work
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Building and developing client relationships and referral networks
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers (where applicable)
- Contributing to business development and the growth of the Private Client practice(Note: this role is not heavily focused on Court of Protection work.)
Requirements (What Our Client Needs)
To be considered, you should have:
- 5+ years’ PQEinUK Private Clientwork (Senior Associate / Partner level considered)
- Strong technical capability across core Private Client matters (as above)
- A demonstrablefollowing and/or portable practice(this can be a developing client base, referral network, or consistent originations — it does not need to be a “book” in the traditional sense, but it must be tangible)
- Excellent client handlingskills and a relationship-led approach
- Confidence operating with autonomy and senior stakeholder exposure
Salary, Benefits & Working Arrangements
- Salary range:£80,000–£160,000(dependent on level, following, and overall profile)
- Bonus / additional earnings:available and discussed on a case-by-case basis
- Working arrangement:London-basedrole withflexibility(hybrid working available, subject to the needs of the practice and client commitments)
- Benefits package:expected to include a strong mix of:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension contribution
- Private medical cover(or equivalent)
- Professional fees / practising certificate support
- Structured progression(including a clear pathway to Partnership for the right individual)
- Additional benefits to be confirmed at shortlist stage
Career Progression
This opportunity suits someone who wants more than “another senior role”. Our client is open-minded on level and will consider:
- Senior Associatesseeking a defined route to Partnership, with support to grow their practice
- Existing Partnerslooking for a stronger platform, better support, or a fresh London opportunity
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