Newly Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Chloe Jermyn; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK law firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to enhance their private wealth team. This role involves advising HNW and UHNW individuals on estate planning, tax, and trust matters. With a focus on leadership and mentorship, the successful candidate will lead complex client matters and drive business development. This position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Discretionary bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing support

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE with a strong background in private client law.
• Experience with HNW/UHNW clients and cross-border issues preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex private client matters involving tax, trusts, estate planning.
• Advise on domestic and cross-border structures.
• Drive business development and mentor junior fee earners.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic mindset

Experience with HNW/UHNW clients

Education

7+ years PQE in private client law

Job description

Role: Private Client Partner

Location: Central London

Salary: £110,000 +

About the Role

A prestigious London law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Partner with a following to join their thriving and highly regarded private wealth team. This is a strategic hire aimed at growing the firm’s private client offering and supporting the growth of an already successful department.

As a key senior figure in the team, you’ll be advising a broad client base of HNW and UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees, and business owners on a wide range of estate planning, tax, trust, and international structuring matters.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior lawyer seeking leadership, influence, and the support of a forward-thinking partnership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex private client matters involving tax, trusts, estate and succession planning
• Advise on both domestic and cross-border structures
• Drive business development
• Mentor and supervise junior fee earners within the department
• Collaborate with partners across the firm

Requirements

• 7+ years PQE with a strong background in private client law
• Private Client following
• Experience with HNW/UHNW clients and cross-border issues preferred
• Existing following is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Benefits

Hybrid flexible working (typically 2 days in the office)

Extensive benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Discretionary bonus
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with birthday off and Christmas closure
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme and more
• Strong focus on work life balance