Partner Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is working with a highly regarded boutique Legal 500 firm in Central London in search of an experienced Private Client Partner. This role offers autonomy to shape the practice within a supportive team and established client base.

The successful candidate will lead complex private client work for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and international clients, with cross-referral opportunities across the firm.

Qualifications

• Existing Private Client Partner or Senior Associate ready for partnership.
• Strong technical private client expertise.
• Following welcome but not essential; firm open to growth.
• Commercial, relationship-driven and collaborative in approach.
• Ambition to play a long-term role in a boutique practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the firm's private client offering.
• Advise on wills, estates, trusts, and tax planning for high-net-worth clients.
• Manage and grow high-net-worth client relationships and cross-referrals.
• Collaborate with other partners to shape and drive the practice.

Skills

Private client law

Client relationship management

Leadership

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Private Client Partner

Central London | Boutique Legal 500 Firm

I am working with a highly regarded boutique Legal 500 law firm in Central London that is seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Partner as part of its strategic growth. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm known for the quality of its work, long-standing client relationships and collaborative culture. The firm advises a high-net-worth client base, including entrepreneurs, landed families, international clients and trustees. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and further developing the firm's private client offering. The practice covers the full spectrum of private client work, including:

• Complex wills and estate planning
• Inheritance tax and succession planning
• Trusts and trust administration
• Advising family offices, business owners and international clients
• Court of Protection and related advisory work (desirable but not essential)

You will have the autonomy to shape the practice, supported by an established and well-regarded team, with genuine cross-referral opportunities across the firm.

About you

• An existing Private Client Partner, or Senior Associate / Legal Director ready for partnership
• Strong technical private client expertise
• A following is welcome but not essential; the firm is open to supporting growth
• Commercial, relationship-driven and collaborative in approach
• Ambition to play a long-term role in a boutique practice

Why This Firm?

• Legal 500-ranked, high-quality private client work
• Boutique culture with real partner influence
• Sensible billing expectations and strong work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration and flexible structures considered

This opportunity would suit a private client lawyer looking to step into a more influential partner role, or an established partner seeking a more collegiate, high-quality environment.

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