Job Description
Private Client Senior Associate (6+ PQE)
Salary Starting from c. £75,000+ (+ bonus)
Location: Harrow area - Office Based
Opportunity to help lead and grow the department
Our client is a well-regarded law firm with an ambitious private client practice and a strong pipeline of high-quality work. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Private Client lawyer who wants more than “just a caseload”, you’ll have real scope to influence the department’s direction, work closely with entrepreneurial families and HNW clients, and progress into a leadership role.
The Opportunity
You’ll advise on complex private client matters, support business owners and high-net-worth individuals with succession and tax planning, and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and advise on complex Wills and estate planning
- Create and administer trusts, including ongoing trust management
- Manage probate and estate administration, including taxable estates
- Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Deliver asset protection and succession planning for business owners and HNW clients
- Build strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
- Support the firm’s growth and work towards helping lead the department over time
About You (Requirements)
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- At least 6 years’ PQE with strong, current UK private client experience
- Excellent technical knowledge across Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts
- Strong drafting skills and confident, high-quality client care
- Comfortable advising HNW individuals, entrepreneurial families and business owners
- Proactive, commercially minded, and solutions-focused
- STEP qualification is desirable (or working towards it)
Location & Working Arrangement
- Harrow area (North West London)
- Office based role
Salary & Benefits
- £75,000–£95,000 (dependent on experience)
- Bonus opportunity
- Professional development support (CPD and training, including STEP support where applicable)
- Clear progression with scope to step into a leadership role as the department grows
Apply / Enquire
To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, contact David Hawthorne-Finch at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions (H-FTS):
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Send your CV, or a short note with your PQE, current location, and the type of private client work you specialise in (e.g., trusts, taxable estates, succession planning).
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.