Private Client Partner

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to join a prestigious international firm. This elite opportunity offers a highly competitive salary and benefits, autonomy, and the chance to lead a top-tier Private Client department. The ideal candidate will have a strong reputation in the market and established relationships with private wealth intermediaries.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Agile working policy

Marketing and business development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of advising UHNW individuals and international families.
• Established relationships with private wealth intermediaries.

Responsibilities

• Join and build a best-in-class offering within a respected international firm.
• Enhance the growing Private Client platform with a portable client base.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

UK tax planning

Succession strategies

Job description

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Specialist Legal Recruiter placing top-tier talent across London & the US

Private Client Partner – Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Role

This is an elite level opportunity for a Private Client Partner to join and build a best-in-class offering within a respected international firm with a strong footprint in private wealth, cross-border estates, and tax advisory.

Our client is seeking a commercially astute Partner with a portable client base or established referral network (family offices, IFAs, private banks, international law firms) to enhance their growing Private Client platform. The role offers autonomy, full back-office support, and a genuinely collaborative environment.

The Candidate

• Private Client Partner or Senior Associate ready to step into Partnership

• Proven track record of advising UHNW individuals, international families, trustees, and business owners

• Established relationships with private wealth intermediaries and strong reputation in the market

• Expertise in UK tax planning, offshore trust structures, succession strategies, and international probate

• Strong leadership qualities and appetite to build a team or practice area

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on long-term strategic growth

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Highly competitive base salary + performance-based bonus

• Opportunity to shape and lead a top-tier Private Client department

• Access to a full-service, international client base and referral infrastructure

• Marketing and business development support from a highly resourced team

• Agile working policy and firm culture focused on respect, trust, and long-term partnership

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Arthur Crouch, Recruitment Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Business Development

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Trusts and Estates

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