Senior Associate – Private Client (5–8 PQE)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
The Opportunity
A prestigious, full-service law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer to work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, and international clients, advising on complex UK and cross-border wealth structuring matters.
The team is known for providing bespoke, strategic, and discreet advice to clients with significant personal and business interests — often including media, technology, creative, and international sectors.
The Role
You will work closely with Partners and senior advisors to deliver top-tier legal advice across the full spectrum of private client matters, including:
* UK and international tax and estate planning.
* Succession planning and family governance.
* Trusts, foundations, and family investment structures.
* Residence and domicile advice.
* Wills, lasting powers of attorney, and probate.
* Cross-border issues relating to business ownership and private wealth.
You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior team members, manage key client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives as part of a cohesive and forward-thinking team.
About You
* 5–8 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) gained at a leading private client practice.
* Strong technical grounding in UK tax, trust, and succession law.
* Experience with international and multi-jurisdictional clients is advantageous.
* Confident managing complex client relationships with discretion and empathy.
* Commercially minded, collaborative, and proactive in developing client opportunities.
The Firm Offers
* Exposure to some of the most sophisticated and high-profile private client work in the UK market.
* Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working arrangements.
* Genuine long-term career prospects within a growing and respected team.