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Private Client Senior Associate (7–10 PQE)
  
�� Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

�� Salary: £75,000 – £100,000 DOE

�� STEP Qualification Required

�� Full-time, Permanent

A highly regarded and internationally connected law firm in London is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Private Client Senior Associate to join its respected Private Wealth team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a collaborative, partner-led practice advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on complex UK and cross-border private client matters.
  

The Opportunity
  
The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on estate and succession planning, trusts, and UK tax matters for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. You’ll handle a broad caseload with immediate access to high-value, often international work, while helping drive business development and mentoring junior lawyers.
This role offers excellent progression potential, including future partnership prospects, in a team that values technical expertise, commercial awareness, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on UK and international estate planning and succession matters
• Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments
• Managing complex probate and estate administration cases, including cross-border estates
• Advising clients on UK personal taxation, domicile, and residency issues
• Providing guidance on trust creation, restructuring, and administration
• Collaborating with colleagues in corporate, real estate, and disputes for holistic client service
• Supporting marketing and business development activities
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members

About You You will have:

• 7–10 years’ post-qualification experience in private client law
• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales
• Full STEP qualification (or near completion)
• Experience advising HNW and UHNW individuals, including cross-border matters
• Strong knowledge of UK tax and estate planning
• Excellent drafting skills and confident client-handling ability
• A commercial approach and strong team ethic

Desirable:

• Experience advising clients with international or offshore interests
• Familiarity with family office structures or cross-jurisdictional estate planning
• A background or interest in mentoring and team leadership

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £75,000 – £100,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• High-calibre client base with international scope
• Collegiate and supportive team culture
• Career development and genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex and stimulating private wealth matters

Private Client Senior Associate (7–10 PQE)

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