Private Client Associate in City of London

Job description

Private Client Associate / Senior Associate

Full-time | London | Competitive salary + benefits

We are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit an experienced Private Client Lawyer (7+ PQE) to join their London office. This is an excellent opportunity to advise HNW and UHNW clients on complex matters while contributing to the growth of a highly regarded department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload including wills, trusts, IHT planning, estate administration, LPAs, and elderly client work.
• Provide tailored advice to clients with domestic and international assets.
• Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships.
• Take an active role in business development, networking, and profile-raising.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues within the team.
• Ensure compliance with professional and firm-wide standards while working to financial and quality targets.

About You:

• 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client law with strong technical expertise.
• Experience advising on wills, trusts, estate planning, IHT, and elderly client matters.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and collaborative.
• Proven track record in business development and networking.
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• STEP membership (or progress towards it) is desirable.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
• Private medical cover and pension scheme.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
• Work–life balance: 9:00-17:30 with a one-hour lunch break.
• Strong support from paralegals and administrative staff, allowing you to focus on billable work (target: 25 billable hours per week).
• Significant emphasis on growth, with opportunities to gain international experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English