Private Client Senior Associate / Partner
Full-time | Bristol | Competitive salary + benefits
We are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit an experienced Private Client Lawyer (10+ PQE) to join their Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to advise HNW and UHNW clients on complex matters while contributing to the growth of a highly regarded department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload including wills, trusts, IHT planning, estate administration, LPAs, and elderly client work.
* Provide tailored advice to clients with domestic and international assets.
* Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships.
* Take an active role in business development, networking, and profile-raising.
* Ensure compliance with professional and firm-wide standards while working to financial and quality targets.
About You:
* 10+ years’ PQE in Private Client law with strong technical expertise.
* Experience advising on wills, trusts, estate planning, IHT, and elderly client matters.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term relationships.
* Commercially aware, proactive, and collaborative.
* Proven track record in business development and networking.
* Well organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* STEP membership (or progress towards it) is desirable.
Benefits & Rewards
* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
* Private medical cover and pension scheme.
* Life assurance and income protection.
* Flexible holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave.
* Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
* Work–life balance: 9:00-17:30 with a one-hour lunch break.
* Strong support from paralegals and administrative staff, allowing you to focus on billable work (target: 25 billable hours per week).
* Significant emphasis on growth, with opportunities to gain international experience.