Private Client – Senior Associate/Legal Director

Private Client – Senior Associate/Legal Director

Full-Time 85000 - 95000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise high-net-worth clients on complex private client matters and supervise junior lawyers.
  • Company: Reputable London law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and excellent work/life balance.
  • Other info: Opportunity for management responsibilities and involvement in cross-border work.
  • Why this job: Join a stable firm focused on long-term growth and genuine career progression.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years PQE in private client law and experience supervising junior lawyers.

The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 Β£ per year.

We have an exclusive and confidential mandate to actively seek an experienced private client Lawyer to join the highly regarded private client team of a long-established, full-service London law firm. This is a key, strategic appointment within a well-established and growing team, offering exposure to a broad range of sophisticated, high-value and mainly domestic private client work. There may be the opportunity to also work on cross-border/international work.

The firm enjoys an excellent reputation for private client work and has built a loyal client base over many years. The culture is collaborative, supportive and Partner-led, with genuine progression opportunities for ambitious Lawyers who are looking to establish themselves for the long term.

The successful candidate will work alongside leading, experienced Partners and other senior and junior Lawyers in a collaborative, supportive environment, with genuine opportunities for progression. This role will involve advising high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees on a wide range of complex private client matters, with a particular emphasis on UK-based work, including:

  • Complex estate administration
  • Wills and succession planning
  • Trust creation, administration and taxation
  • Inheritance tax and wider private client tax planning
  • Court of Protection and related advisory work

The successful candidate will also supervise junior Lawyers, play an active role in developing the practice and, for those interested, have the opportunity to take on wider management responsibilities as part of a clear long-term career path.

Applications are welcomed from Lawyers who have:

  • 7 -12+ years’ PQE (exceptional candidates with 5+ years’ PQE will also be considered)
  • Strong technical private client experience, including in domestic estate administration
  • The ability to manage complex matters with relatively minimal supervision
  • Some experience supervising and mentoring junior Lawyers
  • A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a stable, collegiate firm

You will also, ideally, have STEP qualification and/or ATT/CTA qualification (or active progress towards qualification). This role offers a competitive remuneration package including a comprehensive benefits package. The work/life balance is very good for a firm and team of this reputation.

Private Client – Senior Associate/Legal Director employer: Jameson Legal

Join a well-regarded regional law firm in Bournemouth, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead the family law offering as the sole practitioner on site. The firm fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, providing excellent employee growth opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact on the community while developing your own client base. With a competitive salary and a focus on professional development, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in family law.

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Contact Details:

Jameson Legal Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Private Client – Senior Associate/Legal Director

Private Client Law
Estate Administration
Wills and Succession Planning
Trust Creation and Administration
Inheritance Tax Planning
Court of Protection Advisory Work
Supervising Junior Lawyers