New Job Opening: Senior Associate / Partner - Private Client Law in London, UK

Job Description

Private Client Senior Associate / Partner (5+ PQE)

Location: London

Salary: £80,000–£160,000 (DOE / Folllowing) + Bonus Potential + Clear Route to Partnership

The Opportunity

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 planning and 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)

• 5+ years’ PQE in UK Private Client work (Senior Associate / Partner level considered)


• Strong technical capability across core Private Client matters (as above)


• A demonstrable following 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 handling skills 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-based role with flexibility (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

• Senior Associates seeking a defined route to Partnership, with support to grow their practice


• Existing Partners looking for a stronger platform, better support, or a fresh London opportunity

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