Private Client Associate

Simpson Judge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30d

Birthday day off

Private healthcare

Pension with employer match

Life assurance 4x salary

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Simpson Judge, a leading UK law firm in London, is seeking an experienced Private Client Associate to handle a broad range of matters for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including international assets.

You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to business development and support junior colleagues within a growing Private Client team. This role offers significant client exposure and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4PQE+ in Private Client.
• Strong technical experience across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration, IHT planning.
• Experience advising HNW/UHNW clients, including international assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Private Client caseload with minimal supervision.
• Advise HNW/UHNW clients on wills, trusts, IHT and estate planning.
• Support business development and nurture client/referrer relationships.
• Develop junior colleagues and uphold high standards of care and compliance.

Skills

Private Client

Client management

Business development

Education

4PQE+

Job description

Join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm and a high-performing Private Client team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Associate to work on a broad range of matters for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including those with international and multi-jurisdictional assets.

The role offers significant client exposure, opportunities to contribute to business development and the chance to play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload, including IHT planning, Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and Care Home Fee planning.
• Advising HNW and UHNW clients, including individuals and families with multi-jurisdictional assets.
• Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy and delivering work to agreed financial, quality and chargeable-hour targets.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional advisers.
• Developing a network of referrers and other professional contacts to support the continued growth of the London team.
• Actively contributing to the department's business development and networking strategy.
• Supporting the development and growth of junior colleagues.
• Maintaining high standards of client care, compliance and file management.
• Some travel and out-of-hours working will be required for business development, meetings and training.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with 4PQE+ in Private Client.
• Strong technical experience across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration, IHT planning and elderly client matters.
• Experience advising HNW/UHNW clients, ideally including exposure to clients with international or multi-jurisdictional assets.
• Proven ability to manage a broad caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong business development skills and a genuine interest in developing new client and professional relationships.
• Ambition to develop your career within a growing Private Client team.

BENEFITS

• 30 days' annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave over Christmas and New Year.
• Option to purchase up to 3 additional days' annual leave.
• Private healthcare funded by the firm.
• Healthcare cashback plan for you and your family.
• Enhanced pension with 5% employer-matched contribution.
• Group Life Assurance at 4x annual salary.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on employee development.