Private Client Partner

Chloe Jermyn; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Central London seeks an experienced Private Client Partner to lead complex HNW matters. The role requires 7+ years of PQE in private client law, advising clients on estate planning and tax matters. This position offers an extensive benefits package, hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office), and the opportunity to mentor junior staff. Candidates with a private client following are preferred. Join a forward-thinking partnership team and influence the firm's growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing and mental health support

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE with a strong background in private client law.
• Experience with HNW/UHNW clients and cross-border issues preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex private client matters involving tax, trusts, estate and succession planning.
• Advise on both domestic and cross-border structures.
• Drive business development.
• Mentor and supervise junior fee earners within the department.
• Collaborate with partners across the firm.

Skills

7+ years PQE in private client law

Experience with HNW/UHNW clients

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Role: Private Client Partner

Location: Central London

Salary: £110,000 +

About the Role

A prestigious London law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Partner with a following to join their thriving and highly regarded private wealth team. This is a strategic hire aimed at growing the firm’s private client offering and supporting the growth of an already successful department.

As a key senior figure in the team, you’ll be advising a broad client base of HNW and UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees, and business owners on a wide range of estate planning, tax, trust, and international structuring matters.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior lawyer seeking leadership, influence, and the support of a forward-thinking partnership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex private client matters involving tax, trusts, estate and succession planning
• Advise on both domestic and cross-border structures
• Drive business development
• Mentor and supervise junior fee earners within the department
• Collaborate with partners across the firm

Requirements

• 7+ years PQE with a strong background in private client law
• Private Client following
• Experience with HNW/UHNW clients and cross-border issues preferred
• Existing following is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Benefits

Hybrid flexible working (typically 2 days in the office)

Extensive benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Discretionary bonus
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with birthday off and Christmas closure
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme and more
• Strong focus on work life balance