At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning and tax structuring.
- Company: Join a prestigious Private Client team with a top-tier reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working culture, and clear pathway to Partnership.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while mentoring junior lawyers in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years’ PQE in private client law; STEP qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you an ambitious Private Client solicitor looking for a clear, structured route to Partnership? We are seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a highly prestigious Private Client team in Gloucestershire. Working alongside an acclaimed Head of Department, this key appointment offers the immediate opportunity to handle high-value work.
Ideal for a Senior Associate/Legal Director seeking a transparent, defined pathway to Partnership.
- Premier Reputation: Join a market-leading team with extensive Legal 500 individual and department rankings. You will collaborate closely with cross-office specialists across the wider region, benefiting from a top-tier brand and steady stream of HNW instructions.
- Client Advisory: Advise high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and multi-generational families on complex estate planning, tax structuring, wills, LPAs, trusts, and probate administration.
- Team Integration: Work directly beneath the Head of Department, providing senior-level support on key client accounts and helping mentor junior fee earners.
- Practice Growth: Engage in targeted business development and nurture professional referral networks across Gloucestershire and the surrounding regions.
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with 5+ years’ PQE in private client law. Technical & Professional Accreditations: STEP qualification is highly favoured, alongside a strong track record handling complex private wealth, tax, and trust planning matters.
A collaborative, supportive approach with the ambition to take on departmental management—or the proven technical pedigree of a career Legal Director.
Client Care: Exceptional interpersonal skills, blending technical precision with empathy, diplomacy, and strong commercial awareness.
Base salary from £70,000 for Senior Associates, with enhanced salary available for Legal Directors depending on experience.
Working Culture: A modern, flexible, and collegiate environment backed by the resources of a top-tier regional firm.
Please apply for this role online or contact Adam Goater at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
Senior Lawyer - Legal Services employer: Spirehouse Recruitment
Join a prestigious Private Client team in Gloucestershire, where ambition meets opportunity. With a clear pathway to Partnership and a collaborative, flexible work culture, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional growth and client care. Benefit from working alongside industry leaders and handling high-value cases, all while being part of a top-tier firm with an excellent reputation.
