Private Client Associate / Senior Associate
Full-time | London | Competitive salary + benefits
About:
We are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit an experienced Private Client Lawyer (7+ PQE) to join their London office. This is an excellent opportunity to advise HNW and UHNW clients on complex matters while contributing to the growth of a highly regarded department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload including wills, trusts, IHT planning, estate administration, LPAs, and elderly client work.
- Provide tailored advice to clients with domestic and international assets.
- Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships.
- Take an active role in business development, networking, and profile-raising.
- Mentor and support junior colleagues within the team.
- Ensure compliance with professional and firm-wide standards while working to financial and quality targets.
About You:
- 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client law with strong technical expertise.
- Experience advising on wills, trusts, estate planning, IHT, and elderly client matters.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term relationships.
- Commercially aware, proactive, and collaborative.
- Proven track record in business development and networking.
- Well organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- STEP membership (or progress towards it) is desirable.
Benefits & Rewards:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
- Private medical cover and pension scheme.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Flexible holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
- Work-life balance: 9:00-17:30 with a one-hour lunch break.
- Strong support from paralegals and administrative staff, allowing you to focus on billable work (target: 25 billable hours per week).
- Significant emphasis on growth, with opportunities to gain international experience.