Private Client Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Excellent remuneration and benefits

Supportive, collegiate culture

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Central London is seeking a Private Client Associate with 1-4 years of post-qualification experience. This role offers the chance to work on complex matters for high-net-worth individuals and excellent career progression within a top-tier team. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge in trusts, tax, and estate planning, and exhibit exceptional client care standards. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE in a well-regarded private client practice.
• Strong technical knowledge in trusts, tax, and estate planning.
• Excellent drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain exceptional client care standards.
• Collaborative and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Work on wills, trusts, and succession planning.
• Handle UK and cross-border tax and estate planning.
• Manage probate and complex estate administration.
• Strategic advisory work for high-net-worth individuals.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in trusts, tax, and estate planning

Excellent drafting skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage a varied workload

Exceptional client care standards

Collaborative approach

Education

1–4 years’ PQE in private client practice

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Oculus Legal Group are working with a top-tier ranked Legal 500 law firm in Central London that is seeking to recruit a Private Client Associate with 1–4 years’ post-qualification experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected practice with an enviable client base and a reputation for excellence.

The Firm:

This firm is recognised in the top tier of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK for its Private Client work. They act for:

• High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Trustees, family offices, and entrepreneurs
• UK and international families with complex, multi-jurisdictional affairs

The team is known for handling technically challenging and high-value matters while maintaining a truly client-focused, discreet, and commercially minded approach.

The Role:

You will join a collaborative team of leading practitioners and work on a varied caseload that includes:

• Wills, trusts, and succession planning
• UK and cross-border tax and estate planning
• Probate and complex estate administration
• Strategic advisory work for high-net-worth individuals and family offices

This role offers exposure to exceptional quality work and clients from day one, with genuine scope for progression.

Candidate Profile:

To be considered, you should have:

• 1–4 years’ PQE in a well-regarded private client practice
• Strong technical knowledge in trusts, tax, and estate planning
• Excellent drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied workload and maintain exceptional client care standards
• A collaborative and professional approach to work

Why This Role?

• Join a top-tier Legal 500 ranked Private Client team
• Extensive benefits package
• Excellent remuneration and benefits package
• A supportive, collegiate culture with clear career development opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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