Senior Associate / Partner - Private Client Law

Private Client Senior Associate / Partner (5+ PQE) Location: London Salary: £80,000-£160,000 (DOE / Following) + 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.

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 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

This opportunity suits someone who wants more than "another senior role". Our client is open minded on level and will consider:

• 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