Job Description

Senior Associate – Private Client

Salary: £70,000–£90,000

Location: London 

Take Ownership of High-Quality Private Client Matters in a Leading London Team

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a senior role with greater autonomy, high-value work, and a genuine pathway to Partnership? This is a standout opportunity to join a respected London firm where you will work with high-net-worth individuals, build long-term client relationships, and play an integral role in the growth of the department.

Our client is looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Senior Associate – Private Client to take the lead on complex matters and help shape the future direction of the team.

The Role – Senior Associate, Private Client

In this senior role, you will manage a broad and high-quality caseload, including:

• Wills, trusts, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals
• Probate and estate administration, including complex estates
• Advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and wealth structuring
• Creation and management of lifetime and discretionary trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Court of Protection work
• Providing tailored advice on asset protection and succession planning

You will also:

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
• Contribute to business development and networking activities
• Play a key role in the strategic development of the team

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you should demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 5–10 years’ PQE in Private Client work within a UK law firm
• Strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Excellent technical knowledge of IHT, trusts, and estate planning
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills
• STEP qualification (full or part-qualified) highly desirable
• Experience supervising junior staff and contributing to team development
• A commercially minded approach with an interest in business development

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a highly competitive and comprehensive package, including:

• Salary: £70,000–£90,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Exposure to high-value, complex private client work
• Clear and structured career progression to Partnership
• Supportive, collaborative, and well-established team

Career Progression

This role offers excellent long-term career prospects, including:

• A clear route to Legal Director and Partnership
• Opportunities to develop a specialist niche within Private Client
• Increasing responsibility for key client relationships
• Involvement in departmental growth and leadership

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a progressive and supportive firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.