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
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