Associate Partner - Private Client

Douglas Scott Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in-

Set up provided

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Central London is seeking an experienced Non-Contentious Private Client Solicitor at Associate Partner level to join its Private Client team. You will handle high-net-worth matters and help grow the department, shaping strategy and mentoring junior lawyers.

The role offers long-term progression, high-quality matters, and a collaborative, client-focused environment with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. (8+ years PQE in Private Client)
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate and estate planning.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied non-contentious private client caseload.
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Delivering technically excellent advice across wills, trusts and estate planning matters.
• Mentoring and developing junior solicitors and trainees.
• Contributing to departmental strategy and business planning.

Skills

Private client advisory

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Legal 500 Firm | Central London | Hybrid Working

The Opportunity A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is seeking an experienced Non-Contentious Private Client Solicitor to join its established and growing Private Client team at Associate Partner level.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, working with high-net-worth individuals and families on complex private client matters while playing a key role in the continued growth of the department.

The successful candidate will work closely with the department's leadership team, helping to shape the future direction of the practice, develop client relationships, and mentor junior lawyers.

This position offers genuine long-term progression for a technically strong and commercially minded individual.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of high-quality private client matters, including:

• Wills and complex estate planning
• Trust creation, administration and restructuring
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance Tax planning and mitigation
• Succession and wealth preservation planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• High-value and complex estates
• Intergenerational wealth planning

Key Responsibilities Private Client Advisory Work

• Managing a varied non-contentious private client caseload
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Delivering technically excellent advice across wills, trusts and estate planning matters
• Maintaining exceptional client service standards

Leadership & Team Development

• Supporting the continued growth of the Private Client department
• Contributing to departmental strategy and business planning
• Mentoring and developing junior solicitors and trainees
• Promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Business Development

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Developing networks with accountants, financial advisers and wealth managers
• Identifying opportunities for new business and cross-referrals
• Raising the profile of the firm within the private client market

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 8+ years' PQE in Private Client law
• Strong experience handling non-contentious private client matters
• Excellent technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate and estate planning
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in business development
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated to contribute to the growth of a successful team

An existing client following or referral network would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £90,000+, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement (typically 3 days office / 2 days home) + set up provided
• Flexible working options
• Permanent, full-time position
• Clear and realistic progression opportunities