Legal Executive- Private Client

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm in the UK is seeking a driven Legal Executive to join its top-tier Private Client team. This role requires a qualified Legal Executive (FCILEx) with at least 3 years of experience in advising private client matters, preferably within a high-net-worth context. The firm values complex tax planning and asset preservation, ensuring that all recommendations are handled with precision. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills for this position.

Qualifications

• Qualified Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience advising private clients.
• Experience in private client law practice, especially with HNW/UHNW clients.

Skills

Advising on private client matters

Providing clear, practical advice

Strong experience with HNW/UHNW clients

Education

FCILEx qualification

STEP qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a driven Legal Executive to join a leading City firm in its top-tier Private Client team. The team specialises in complex tax planning, trust structuring, and estate administration. They advise individuals; onshore, offshore, and charitable trustees; executors; and Court of Protection deputies. They understand that wealth is not just about assets; it is also about family, values, and continuity. Their expertise ensures that every recommendation is partner-led and delivered with precision and foresight to protect and preserve your wealth and legacy.

Experience required

• Be a qualified Legal Executive (must be FCILEx qualified) in England & Wales;
• Significant experience (at least 3 years post-qualification) advising on private client matters;
• Strong experience working in a private client law practice, ideally working with HNW or UHNW clients within the UK
• Ideally STEP qualified (or willing to undertake STEP qualification) – though this is not essential;
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.