Private Client - Senior Associate

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its established Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer with strong technical expertise and experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees.

The successful candidate will handle a varied and complex caseload, while also contributing to the development of junior lawyers, client relationships and the wider growth of the team. The Role Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a broad range of private client matters.

Provide specialist advice on wills, trusts, succession planning, tax planning and estate administration. Draft and review complex legal documentation, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Advise clients on effective estate structuring and strategies to manage potential tax liabilities.

Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and act as a trusted point of contact. Work closely with colleagues across other practice areas where matters involve business interests, corporate structures or complex family affairs.

Support and mentor junior members of the team, sharing technical knowledge and helping to develop their careers. Contribute to the continued growth and strategic development of the Private Client practice. Take an active role in networking, client development and business development opportunities.

Assist with developing the team's profile and identifying opportunities to grow the client base. Maintain consistently high standards of technical work, client service and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will ideally have: 6+ years' PQE within a Private Client environment.

Strong experience advising high-net-worth clients on complex private client matters. A broad technical background covering areas such as trusts, wills, succession, tax and estate administration. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality legal documentation.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with sophisticated clients. Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior lawyers. A commercial and proactive approach to client service.

Previous involvement in business development, networking or developing new client relationships. The ability to manage a busy workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining regular communication with clients.

Strong IT and case-management skills. What's on offer Opportunity to join an established and highly regarded Private Client team. Exposure to complex, high-value and interesting private client work. Strong platform for continued career progression towards partnership.

Supportive environment with opportunities to mentor and develop junior lawyers. Access to ongoing professional development and training. Opportunity to play a meaningful role in business development and the continued growth of the team.

A collaborative working environment with access to expertise across multiple legal disciplines.

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