Senior Associate – Private Client (6+ PQE)

Location: London (South West)

Role type: Permanent

Practice area: Private Client

A well‑established London firm is seeking a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its thriving Private Client team. The firm is known for its warm, supportive culture, strong community links, and long history of advising individuals, families, entrepreneurs and high‑net‑worth clients. The team offers high‑quality, partner‑led work whilst maintaining a collaborative, down‑to‑earth working environment.

The Role

You will take on a senior, client‑facing role within a growing and respected Private Client practice. The caseload is broad, high‑quality and varied, with the opportunity to work on complex matters for long‑standing clients and new referrals. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload across wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, lifetime planning and LPAs.
• Advising on complex estates, high‑value matters, cross‑border elements and bespoke succession planning structures.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to HNW and UHNW individuals, family business owners, and multi‑generational families.
• Preparing tailored wills, trust deeds, tax‑efficient structures and estate planning strategies.
• Leading on complex probate matters and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries.
• Overseeing more junior fee‑earners, supporting their development and ensuring high‑quality client service.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas to support clients holistically.
• Contributing to business development, including networking, community engagement and growing internal and external referrer relationships.
• Helping shape the continued development of the team during a period of strategic growth.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• At least 6 years’ PQE in Private Client law, with strong technical grounding.
• Experience advising on complex and high‑value estates, trusts and succession planning.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and sensitively.
• Strong client‑handling skills with experience managing HNW relationships.
• A collaborative, approachable working style aligned with a supportive team culture.
• Ability to mentor and supervise more junior team members.
• A commercial outlook, enthusiasm for developing client relationships and interest in building the team’s profile.
• STEP qualification (or willingness to undertake) is advantageous.

Firm Culture & Environment

The firm is known for its inclusive, friendly and community‑minded ethos. It has a long history in its local area and continues to invest in its people and surroundings. Colleagues benefit from:

• A genuinely supportive environment focused on wellbeing and work-life balance.
• A close‑knit team that values collaboration and personal development.
• Opportunities to take part in local initiatives, networking events and firm‑wide social activities.
• Strong internal progression pathways and commitment to career development.
• Modern, flexible working practices within a team‑oriented culture.

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