Job Description Private Client Senior Associate (10 PQE) Salary: £75,000–£95,000 DOE Location: Luton (clear route to Partner) If you’re a senior Private Client lawyer who wants more than “another fee-earning role”, this is a genuine opportunity to join our client, a well-regarded regional law firm, in a position designed for someone who is ready to step into seniority and progress towards Partner. You’ll take ownership of high-quality work, play a visible role in the team’s growth, and be supported with a clear pathway to the next level. The Opportunity: Senior Private Client Lawyer Based in the Luton area, you’ll join an established Private Client team with a strong local reputation and a steady flow of work. Your work will typically include: Wills (including complex and high-value estates) Probate and estate administration Inheritance Tax planning and trusts LPAs (property & financial affairs / health & welfare) Advising clients on broader succession and wealth planning What you’ll be doing day-to-day: Managing a varied, high-quality caseload with autonomy Delivering clear, pragmatic advice with excellent client care Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where appropriate) Contributing to business development and relationship management Helping shape the team’s direction as part of the senior leadership group Requirements To be considered, you’ll ideally have: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales 10 years’ PQE (or equivalent senior-level experience) in Private Client within a UK legal practice Strong technical capability across wills, probate, trusts, LPAs and IHT planning Confidence handling complex matters and advising clients with sensitivity A track record of building trusted client relationships and generating repeat work Ambition and credibility to progress towards Partner (or already operating at that level) Desirable (not essential): STEP qualification (or working towards) Experience supervising/mentoring and supporting team development Working Arrangements & Location Based in the Luton area (office-based role with flexibility depending on seniority and business needs) Full-time preferred; part-time may be considered for the right profile Salary & Benefits Salary: £75,000–£95,000 depending on experience and fit (benchmarking for Senior Associate/Partner-track level in the regional market) Benefits typically include: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (often increasing with service) Pension contribution Private medical / health cash plan (often available in firms of this size) Life assurance (where offered) Clear progression plan with a defined route to Partner CPD and professional development support Wellbeing initiatives and employee support (varies by firm) Apply / Enquire If you’re a Private Client Senior Associate (10 PQE) and would like a confidential conversation about the role and Partner pathway, contact: David Hawthorne-Finch d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Please send your CV or a brief summary of your current position and what you’re looking for next. Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.