Private Client Partner

G2 Legal Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Bristol seeks a Private Client Senior Associate or Partner to lead their established team. This role involves handling complex estate planning and administration, with a focus on high-net-worth clients. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in private client law and proven leadership skills. This position offers exceptional support, career development, and the opportunity to influence growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing estate planning and administration matters.
• Confident in leading client relationships effectively.
• Business development minded with networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the private client team in estate planning matters.
• Oversee a range of wills, trusts, and probate cases.
• Develop junior team members and drive growth.

Skills

Leadership in client relationships

HNW estate planning and administration

Business development

Networking in South West market

Education

7+ PQE Solicitor qualification

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate
Bristol

This is a strategic hire for the private client department at a Legal 500 full-service firm in its Bristol office, that is keen to recruit either a Senior Associate or Partner level into its established private client team.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead a strong, busy team handling a wide range of estate planning and administration matters, including:

• Wills, Trusts, Probate, LPAs and Tax Planning
• Care Home Fee Advice and Personal Injury Trusts
• Cross-border estate and international client work

Work comes through internal referrals, a strong marketing function and a network of external referrers, giving you a steady pipeline of quality instructions.

You’ll play a key leadership role in developing the team and supporting juniors

About You

• 7+ PQEqualified Solicitor in Private Client (as a guide)
• Strong experience in HNW estate planning and administration
• Confident leading client relationships
• Business development minded – comfortable attending local networking and client events
• Connected in Bristol and/or wider South West market

The Firm

• Over 6 offices and 40+ fee-earners within Private Client
• Excellent support for fee-earners
• Holistic targets recognising leadership and non-fee-earning contributions
• Clear, accelerated career path to partnership

This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a respected Private Client team, drive growth and step into a senior leadership position with long-term progression.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly or send a message to arrange a chat - Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal.