Private Client Legal Director

2025; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious firm in London is seeking a Legal Director to join their Succession & Tax team. The role involves managing private client matters, including Wills and estate planning, while offering a competitive salary and a flexible, hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have a STEP qualification and a strong track record in private client law.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Supportive, inclusive culture

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and commercial success.
• Experience handling complex cases independently.
• Strong understanding of Wills, Probate, and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of private client matters focusing on Wills and Probate.
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for clients.
• Advise on estate planning, including tax implications.

Skills

Business Development

Client-Focused Mindset

Excellent Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

STEP Qualification

Job description

Legal Director | London | Competitive Salary

A rare opportunity for a highly experienced and ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join an established Succession & Tax team as a Legal Director or Senior Associate.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a STEP-qualified professional with a strong commercial track record to play a key role in a successful and growing practice.The firm is consistently ranked among the top private client law firms and is committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible work environment, ensuring a balanced and rewarding career for its employees.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a broad range of private client matters, focusing on Wills, Probate, and complex estate planning. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for UK-based and international clients.
• Advising on estate planning, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax implications.
• Managing the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate, handling intestate estates, and dealing with foreign domicile matters.
• Preparing deeds of variation, gifts, and family arrangements.
• Providing strategic trust advice, including set-up, management, and administration in collaboration with the firm’s dedicated Trust Administration team.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A STEP qualification with strong technical expertise in private client law.
• A proven track record in business development and commercial success within the Succession & Tax specialism.
• The ability to manage and supervise junior team members, with a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership.
• A confident and personable demeanor, with excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
• Experience handling complex cases independently, with a strong understanding of Wills, Probate, and estate planning.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible, hybrid working environment, with opportunities to work across London and regional offices.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values work-life balance and career progression.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the Succession & Tax team.

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven private client specialist to take the next step in their career with a prestigious and forward-thinking firm. If you are ready to make a significant impact within a top-tier legal team, please apply below.