Private Client Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor / Partner for its Sevenoaks, Kent area. The role targets Senior Associate or Partner level with 10+ PQE in private client matters.

The successful candidate will join a respected, Legal 500-ranked firm known for high-net-worth private client work and an established regional presence. You will build relationships, lead client matters, and contribute to the growth of the department.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Private Client PQE.
• Established client and referrer network across Sevenoaks, Kent or surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• Advise on wills, succession and tax planning, trusts, probate and estate administration.
• Handle lasting powers of attorney and wider elderly client matters.
• Develop and leverage a private client network in Sevenoaks and Kent.
• Contribute to the department's growth and future direction.

Skills

Private Client law

Client relationship management

Business development

HNWI experience

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor / Partner
Sevenoaks, Kent | 10+ PQE

Ready to take your Private Client career to the next level?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked firm with an established reputation across Kent and the wider South East, at Senior Associate or Partner level.

With a growing regional presence and a strong private client offering, the firm is looking for an experienced solicitor who can bring technical expertise, develop lasting client relationships and play a key role in its continued growth.

The opportunity

You’ll join a well-established Private Client team recognised for the quality of its work and its personal approach to client service.

The work is varied and technically interesting, with a particular focus on high-net-worth individuals, business owners and complex estate planning. You’ll advise on wills, succession and tax planning, trusts, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and wider elderly client matters.

For someone with an existing network across Sevenoaks and Kent, this is a chance to build on an established platform, strengthen referral relationships and help shape the next stage of the department's development.

Whether you’re an ambitious Senior Associate looking for greater influence or an established Partner seeking a new platform for growth, there is scope to make a meaningful impact.

What’s on offer?

• High-quality private client work, including complex wills and estate planning for HNW clients and business owners.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where individual contributions are valued and colleagues work together.
• Hybrid working and flexibility, with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
• Scope to develop your practice, grow your client following and contribute to the firm’s future direction.
• A competitive package, tailored to experience and seniority, alongside a strong benefits offering.

Who are they looking for?

You’ll have 10+ years’ PQE in Private Client, strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage a full caseload independently. An established client and referrer network across Sevenoaks, Kent or the surrounding region is important, as is a demonstrable track record in business development.