Private Client Partner

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance with Vitaly

Life assurance

Wellbeing support and social activités

Access to an international profesional

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to lead the Private Client Department. The role requires substantial private client experience, leadership, and a proven client following.

The firm offers a collaborative platform, international network access, and a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote). STEP qualification and broad tax planning expertise are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with extensive private client experience.
• STEP qualified with Full Membership (TEP).
• Established client following and senior leadership experience.
• Strong business development and cross-border estate planning skills.
• Experience with Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate Administration and tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of Private Client matters including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth preservation and succession matters.
• Handle complex estate administration, including international and cross-border estates.
• Advise on Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning.
• Draft Wills, Trust Deeds and other complex estate planning documentation.
• Lead on Court of Protection matters and related applications.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and team members.
• Develop and maintain an established client portfolio with cross-department referrals.

Skills

Private Client Law

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Cross-border estate planning

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable Depending on Experience

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are working with a highly regarded, award-winning and well-established London commercial law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join its busy and growing Private Client Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, play a key role in the continued development of an established practice and work with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, charities and private clients.

The firm offers a collaborative working environment, an established commercial platform and access to an extensive international professional network.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience handling complex Private Client matters, excellent leadership and business development capabilities, full STEP membership (TEP) and an established client following.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of Private Client matters, including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth preservation and succession matters.
• Handle complex estate administration, including international and cross-border estates.
• Advise on Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning.
• Draft Wills, Trust Deeds and other complex estate planning documentation.
• Deal with contentious probate and inheritance disputes where required.
• Advise on Court of Protection matters, including relevant applications and estate management.
• Assist with charity formation, registration and associated legal matters.
• Manage and develop an established client portfolio, building strong long-term relationships.
• Lead business development initiatives, networking and marketing activities to generate new instructions.
• Support the Head of Department in developing and growing the Private Client practice.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors and other team members.
• Identify cross-referral opportunities across the firm's wider commercial and legal departments.
• Contribute to departmental billing targets and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including AML procedures.
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant Private Client experience.
• Previous experience at Partner level or an equivalent senior position.
• STEP qualified with Full Membership (TEP).
• Established client following with proven business development capabilities.
• Strong experience advising on Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate Administration and Tax Planning.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Private Client law and strong drafting skills.
• Experience managing and developing junior legal professionals.
• Proven ability to maintain client relationships and generate repeat business.
• Strong commercial awareness, including billing and financial management.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client management skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while contributing to departmental growth.
• Contentious Probate and inheritance disputes.
• Court of Protection matters.
• Advising charities and charitable organisations.
• Advocacy experience.
• International estate planning and cross-border probate matters.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Private medical insurance with Vitality.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing support and social activities.
• Opportunity to help grow and develop an established Private Client practice.
• Access to an international professional network.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for business development and cross-departmental referrals.