Private Client Partner

KMA Legal Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

KMA Legal Recruitment is assisting a leading South East law firm in recruiting a Private Client Lawyer to join as a Partner. The role offers autonomy to grow the department, build on the existing client base and work with partners across the firm.

You will handle complex private client matters, develop relationships with high net worth clients and contribute to the practice's growth and financial performance. Flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in private client work.
• Experience advising on complex/high‑value private client matters.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship building.
• Following is not essential; STEP membership advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join as Partner and lead the private client department; shape growth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high net worth clients.
• Advise on wills, probate, trusts, tax and succession planning, and Powers of Attorney.
• Drive new business and monitor financial performance of the department.
• Collaborate with Partners and colleagues across the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Mentoring

Job description

Opportunity

A leading South East Law firm are seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join them as a Partner.

This is a brand new opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Lawyer to join the team. You may already be a Partner, Head of Department or experienced Senior Associate ready to take the next step in your career.

Role

You will join the team as a Partner and will have the autonomy to develop the department, build on the existing client based and work collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across the firm. You will have an influential role with the opportunity to help shape the practice’s future growth.

You will advise on complex and high-value private client matters including wills, probate, trusts, tax and succession planning and Powers of Attorney. You will develop relationships with high net worth clients and generate new business to grow the practice. You will also take responsibility for the commercial and financial performance of the department.

Candidate

Please apply if you have at least 8 years PQE in private client and experience advising on complex and high value private client matters.

You must have strong leadership and supervisory skills and a genuine interest in developing and mentoring others. It is essential you have a strong track record of business development and building client relationships but a following is not essential.

A STEP membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team with plenty of opportunity for progression working from either office.

The firm recognise that family and home life are essential factors to consider and they support their team with flexible working arrangements and remote work options to ensure that they help each individual achieve a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.