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Posted 05 August, 2026

Private Client Senior Associate

William James Recruitment
Cambridge, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor – Cambridge – Up to £75,000 + Benefits

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A top-tier Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor in Cambridge to join its expanding national team.

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As a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor in Cambridge, you’ll advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family offices on complex private wealth matters. This role offers excellent quality work, strong progression and the opportunity to develop within a highly reputable and growing practice.

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The Role

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  • Managing a varied caseload of complex private client matters
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  • Advising on taxable estates and estate planning strategies
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  • Drafting tax-efficient wills and trust structures
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  • Handling trust administration matters
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  • Working with HNW and UHNW individuals and families
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  • Collaborating with a highly experienced team
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  • Delivering high standards of client care
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  • Supporting team growth and development
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The Candidate

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  • 3–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor
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  • Strong experience in wills, trusts, estates and tax planning
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  • STEP qualification desirable but not essential
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  • Strong technical ability and attention to detail
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  • Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
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  • Ambitious and driven with a proactive mindset
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  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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  • Experience within a regional or national firm
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The Benefits and How to Apply

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  • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
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  • 30 days annual leave plus birthday and Christmas leave
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  • Flexible and agile working
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Medical or dental cash plan
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  • Income protection scheme
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  • Pension scheme
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  • Death in service and enhanced family-friendly benefits
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone

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Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant

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Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652

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Email: [email protected]

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More About William James Recruitment

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments