Private Client Associate- Oxford

Birchrose Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Oxford seeks an experienced Private Client Associate Solicitor to join its established Private Client team. The role involves advising high-net-worth individuals on a range of private client matters, including wills, estate planning, and trusts. Candidates should have at least 4 years of PQE in private client law and a proactive approach to client relationships. Join a firm that values collaboration and offers excellent career prospects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience in private client law.
• Strong track record in wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• Proactive approach to business development and client relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on wills and probate matters.
• Manage estate planning and inheritance tax planning.
• Provide guidance on trusts and wealth structuring.

Skills

Wills and probate

Estate planning

Trusts and wealth structuring

Inheritance tax planning

Business development

Job description

Overview

Legal Recruitment Specialist | Helping Lawyers Find Their Next Role | Birchrose Associates

A leading national law firm is seeking to recruit a Private Client Associate Solicitor to join its well-established Private Client team in the Oxford office.

The Firm

This highly regarded national law firm has a strong reputation for excellence in private client law, advising individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients across the UK. The firm is recognised for its approachable, collaborative culture and commitment to work-life balance. With a focus on delivering top-quality legal services, the firm offers its lawyers exposure to complex and rewarding private client work while being part of a supportive and growing practice.

The Opportunity

The Oxford office is looking for an experienced Private Client Associate Solicitor (4+ PQE) to strengthen its thriving team. This role will involve advising high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and international clients on a full range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and probate
• Estate planning and succession
• Trusts and wealth structuring
• Inheritance tax planning

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to take on high-quality work within a firm that values progression, collaboration, and long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Advising high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and international clients on a full range of private client matters including wills and probate, estate planning, trusts, and inheritance tax planning.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private client law.
• Strong track record in wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• A proactive approach to business development and client relationship building.
• Team-focused with a commitment to contributing to a positive, collegiate culture.
• A genuinely flexible and supportive working environment.
• The chance to work within a respected and established Private Client team.
• Excellent career prospects within a growing practice at a people-focused, national firm.

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Jo Wright at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

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