Senior Private Client Lawyer – Founding Hire (UK-qualified)Location: Hybrid (3 days pw in central London office) – flexible daysJameson Legal is working on a unique opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor with 7+ years’ experience advising UHNW individuals across Wills, Trusts and Probate matters. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced candidate to join a Wealth Management company and help to build out a new legal offering for their clients. This is a strategic, team-building role.About the role:We’re building a new UK-facing legal offering for a high growth wealth-management group and hiring the first private client Lawyer to design and lead it. This is a hands-on role: you will advise on estate and wealth planning, set up processes and compliance, and help shape a legal team and proposition that supports high-net-worth and internationally connected clients.Candidate Requirements:UK-qualified Solicitor with c.7–10+ years’ private client/estate planning experience.Grounded, pragmatic, and commercially-minded – enjoys practising law and building an offering.Exposure to international matters is a plus but not essential; cross-border exposure welcomed.Comfortable with regulatory responsibilities (COLP/HOLP may be required).Entrepreneurial: the role includes creating the practice and a clear path to lead the division and partnership track.What you’ll get:Competitive base salary and quarterly bonus structure tied to origination and growth; meaningful upside for client origination.Hybrid working, collaborative team culture, and scope to build a distinctive UK legal practice with international reach.Location: London/Hybrid WorkingRegion: London (Greater)Country: UKSpecialisation: Private ClientSector: In-houseRole Position: In-house LawyerContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeExperience Level: Senior Level (5-10+ years), Partner Level, Senior In-house LawyerPQE: 7+ years, 10+ years, PartnerReference Number: THS-IL-18206
Senior Private Client Lawyer in London employer: Jameson Legal
As a leading commercial law firm in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our solicitors to take ownership of their projects while contributing to the growth of the practice. Our comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements reflect our commitment to employee well-being, while the opportunity for professional development and mentorship ensures that our team members can build a rewarding and sustainable career in real estate law. Join us to be part of a close-knit team that values your expertise and encourages meaningful contributions across a diverse range of high-profile transactions.
