Private Client Associate

Private Client Associate Solicitor – London

Location: London (options for hybrid working)

PQE: 6-7

Salary: £90,000–£120,000+

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

About My Client

Join a leading Private Client team renowned for advising high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, business owners, and trustees. Our award‑winning firm offers sophisticated, client‑centred advice that spans the full spectrum of estate, trust, tax, probate, and cross‑border planning. With a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment, we support meaningful career progression and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of private client matters, including:

Estate planning, wills, and probate administration

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Court of Protection, and capacity law

Trust creation, restructuring, trustee advisory, and offshore structures

Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and broader tax‑efficient structuring

Succession and inter‑generational wealth planning

Cross‑border estate and asset structuring

Collaborate with specialists in tax, family, corporate, and property law to deliver integrated advice.

About You

Qualified solicitor with 2–6 years PQE in private client, trust, or tax law depending on level

Strong technical grounding in wills, estate administration, trust and tax planning, and LPAs/Court of Protection

Demonstrable experience with high‑value or complex client matters—ideally including HNW/UHNW or international clients

Excellent communication and client‑relationship management skills, empathetic and professional

Highly organised, with sharp attention to detail and ability to manage a dynamic caseload efficiently

STEP qualification is a plus—or willingness to pursue it, with support provided

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary with performance bonuses and benefits package

Structured support for professional development, including mentoring and opportunities for STEP accreditation

Flexible working model with hybrid work options to support work‑life balance

Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture that values diversity and well-being

Exposure to high‑profile, multi‑jurisdictional client matters that help build a standout CV and deep domain expertise