Private Client Associate – 1–4 PQE – Up to £100,000 Benefits The Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a rising Private Client lawyer to join a market-leading practice renowned for handling the most complex and high-value domestic and international wealth structuring matters. You will work alongside Chambers and Legal 500 ranked partners on a variety of ultra-high-net-worth client files involving estate planning, international tax, cross-border probate, and trust structuring for global families, entrepreneurs, and family offices. This is a role for someone who is ambitious and ready to build a long term career within one of the UK’s most respected Private Wealth teams. The Candidate • 1–4 PQE qualified solicitor with strong Private Client training (ideally from a City, top-tier regional, or boutique firm) • Experience or exposure to HNW estate planning, succession advice, and offshore structures • Familiarity with international elements such as non-domiciled clients, tax treaties, or asset structuring (advantageous) • STEP-qualified or willing to pursue qualification • Excellent drafting and communication skills with a high degree of client sensitivity • Collaborative and ambitious mindset, with a long-term view toward career progression The Benefits a How to Apply • Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience • Top-tier mentorship from renowned private wealth lawyers • International scope of work – exposure to multijurisdictional matters early in your career • Hybrid/flexible working policy • Comprehensive benefits including private medical, bonus, and bespoke development plans • Genuine progression within a high-performing team Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Arthur Crouch, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07852 170946 Email: arthur.crouch@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.