Private Client Associate Solicitor (Landed Estates & Succession Planning), 1-4 PQE in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in London seeks a qualified Private Client Associate to advise on succession and tax planning for landed estates. Candidates with 1–4 PQE and a strong understanding of trust and tax principles are encouraged to apply. This position offers opportunities for client interaction and career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 PQE qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in private client, landed estates or rural property work.
• Sound understanding of succession, trust and tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Advising on succession and tax planning for landed estates.
• Structuring ownership through wills, partnerships, companies, and trusts.
• Managing your own caseload and contributing to client relationships.

Skills

Succession and tax planning

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Understanding of trust and tax principles

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Private Client Associate (Landed Estates & Succession Planning)

London | 1–4 PQE

This opportunity sits within one of the UKs most respected private client practices, advising multi- families, business owners and estate holders across the full spectrum of landed estate matters.

The team acts as trusted advisers to prominent UK families with significant rural assets, heritage property and complex succession planning needs. Their work blends tax and trust expertise with practical understanding of estate management, governance and long-term family strategy.

Associates here are given early responsibility, genuine client contact and the chance to develop relationships that last for decades. You will work alongside leading lawyers in the landed estates space, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of estate ownership and family transition.

The Role

The work is varied and intellectually engaging, including:

• Advising on succession and tax planning for landed estate and family business clients
• Structuring ownership through wills, partnerships, companies and trusts
• Supporting with estate governance, family constitutions and long-term wealth transfer
• Advising on acquisitions and disposals of rural property and heritage assets
• Involvement in projects relating to natural capital, rewilding, forestry and biodiversity
• Managing your own caseload and contributing to wider client relationships
• Developing business and maintaining strong intermediary connections

About You

• 1–4 PQE qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Experience in private client, landed estates or rural property work
• Sound understanding of succession, trust and tax principles
• Commercial awareness and genuine interest in heritage and family governance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative, ambitious and looking to grow within a market-leading team

The Environment

This firm is known for its commitment to excellence, collaboration and long-term client relationships. You will join a team that values initiative, curiosity and the ability to combine technical precision with human understanding.

It is an environment suited to associates who enjoy the intersection of law, family and legacy, and who want to build a career helping clients protect and preserve what matters most.

About Lex Exec

Lex Exec partners with leading private client law firms across London and the UK. We help ambitious lawyers take the next step in careers that balance technical challenge with human impact. Every brief we handle is confidential, relationship-led and rooted in a deep understanding of the private wealth sector.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.