Solicitor

Private Client Associate (4+ PQE) | London, City | Top Tier L500 Firm | Excellent opportunity to join one of the Country’s most established Private Client departments | Focus on HNW/UHNW and International matters

The Firm:

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, Legal 500-recognised law firm with a strong reputation for advising businesses, private individuals and international clients.

With offices across the UK and an international presence, the firm combines high-quality work with a collaborative and supportive culture. Its Private Client department is a key strength of the business, with 45+ specialist fee-earners across the team, providing an excellent platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and career development.

The firm prides itself on investing in its people, encouraging independent thinking and creating an environment where lawyers can take ownership of their careers while being supported by experienced colleagues and Partners.

The Role:

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Associate to join its London office.

You will work closely with experienced Partners, advising a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including individuals and families with international assets and cross-border interests.

The role will involve a varied caseload covering wills, trusts, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, LPAs and wider succession planning. Alongside technical work, you will have the opportunity to develop client relationships, contribute to business development and support the continued growth of the London Private Client team.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload with individual billing targets tailored to their experience and development, providing the autonomy to build their practice while benefiting from the support of a highly experienced team.

Why This Role?

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• 45+ specialist Private Client fee-earners – Join a large, established team with strong expertise and opportunities to collaborate with experienced lawyers.
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• High-quality HNW/UHNW work – Advise sophisticated private clients on complex wealth, succession and estate planning matters.
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• International exposure – Gain experience working with clients who have multi-jurisdictional assets and cross-border requirements.
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• Career progression – Join a growing practice that provides genuine opportunities to develop both technically and commercially.
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• Autonomy and ownership – Manage your own matters and client relationships with billing expectations aligned to your experience.
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• Supportive culture – Work alongside approachable Partners in a firm that values collaboration and long-term development.
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The Candidate & Benefits:

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• The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE and strong experience in Private Client law.
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• Exposure to HNW/UHNW clients, with international assets or cross-border matters would be beneficial.
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• The firm is looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop their career while contributing to the continued growth of the team.
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• 30 days' annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
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• Additional birthday leave
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• Private healthcare and healthcare cashback plans
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• Enhanced pension contributions
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• Ability to purchase additional holiday
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• Group Life Assurance
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• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Private Client team, work on high-quality matters and build a long-term career within a supportive and ambitious firm.