Senior Associate - Private Client

Senior Associate - Private Client

• Annual Salary: DoE
• Location: Winchester
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and highly regarded law firm in Winchester is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its growing Private Client team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a confident private client lawyer looking to take a leading role within a well-resourced, collegiate, and forward-thinking firm.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a varied and high-quality private client caseload.
• Advise individuals and families on a broad range of matters including:
  • Wills, including complex and high-value estates.
  • Probate and estate administration.
  • Inheritance tax and estate planning.
  • Trusts and trust administration.
  • Powers of Attorney.
  • Advising high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
• Build strong client relationships and play an active role in business development.
• Mentor junior members of the team and contribute to their development.
• Influence team direction and participate in strategic planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Significant experience in private client work, ideally at Senior Associate level.
• Comfortable handling complex matters independently.
• Strong client-facing skills with a commercial and empathetic approach.
• Ambitious, collaborative, and keen to contribute to team development.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave options.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Support for professional development and ongoing training.
• Clear and achievable progression pathway.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with a strong focus on work-life balance.

Why Apply?

This firm combines the quality of work and clients usually associated with larger practices with the culture and flexibility of a regional firm. You'll be joining a well-established private client team that values collaboration, expertise, and long-term relationships - both with clients and colleagues.

To apply for this Senior Associate position in Private Client, please submit your CV or reach out to Jack Hilton on .