Legal Director - Private Client

2025; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their dynamic Succession & Tax team as a Legal Director. The role involves managing a range of private client matters, including Wills and estate planning. Ideal candidates will have a STEP qualification and strong business development skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible working environment, promoting work-life balance and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Supportive, inclusive culture

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex cases independently.
• Proven track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Advising on estate planning and tax implications.
• Managing estate administration and probate.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Business Development

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Legal Director – Private Client

We are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join an established Succession & Tax team as a Legal Director or Senior Associate. This is an exceptional opportunity for a STEP-qualified professional with a strong commercial track record to play a key role in a successful and growing practice.

About the Team

The Private Client team is a highly regarded and dynamic practice, comprising Succession & Tax and Family law specialists. Generating significant annual fees and employing over 50 professionals across multiple UK offices, the team is recognized as a leader in the industry. The firm is consistently ranked among the top private client law firms and is committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible work environment, ensuring a balanced and rewarding career for its employees.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a broad range of private client matters, focusing on Wills, Probate, and complex estate planning. Key responsibilities include:

1. Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for UK-based and international clients.
2. Advising on estate planning, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax implications.
3. Managing the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate, handling intestate estates, and dealing with foreign domicile matters.
4. Preparing deeds of variation, gifts, and family arrangements.
5. Providing strategic trust advice, including set-up, management, and administration in collaboration with the firm’s dedicated Trust Administration team.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A STEP qualification with strong technical expertise in private client law.
• A proven track record in business development and commercial success within the Succession & Tax specialism.
• The ability to manage and supervise junior team members, with a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership.
• A confident and personable demeanor, with excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
• Experience handling complex cases independently, with a strong understanding of Wills, Probate, and estate planning.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible, hybrid working environment, with opportunities to work across London and regional offices.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values work-life balance and career progression.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the Succession & Tax team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven private client specialist to take the next step in their career with a prestigious and forward-thinking firm. If you are ready to make a significant impact within a top-tier legal team, we would love to hear from you.