Private Client Partner - Camberwell

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks a Private Client Partner to oversee their private client department across multiple offices. This role offers a pathway to partnership, engagement with high-net-worth clients, and a supportive culture emphasizing mentorship and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience and leadership skills while handling complex private client work with autonomy.

Benefits

Clear pathway to partnership

Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements

Supportive culture with mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 7 years PQE.
• Ideally has management experience.
• Possesses leadership qualities and skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the private client department.
• Shape the department's future and mentor junior staff.
• Manage high-quality private client work including wills, estates, trusts, and tax advice.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (at least 7 years PQE)

Job description

Private Client Partner - Camberwell

Join a firm where heritage meets innovation. This role will see you oversee the firm's private client department across a network of five offices. This Legal 500 firm has a heritage dating back over 100 years. The firm boasts a collaborative team and a positive culture.

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Associate seeking a step up or a Partner looking to take on more responsibility at a highly regarded firm with a rich heritage. You will oversee private client services across the firm's five offices.

The firm combines over a century of legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach. While rooted in history, they maintain a modern outlook and entrepreneurial culture.

Why This Firm?

• Career Progression: Clear pathway to partnership and equity, supported by a track record of nurturing talent.
• High-Caliber Work: Despite its size, the firm operates at top-tier London standards, handling significant cases such as the largest litigation in an English court.
• Diverse Client Base: Serves HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, and established businesses, providing complex and rewarding work.
• Supportive Culture: Emphasizes collaboration and mentorship, with partners working closely with associates.
• Modern Working Practices: Embraces flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

What Sets Them Apart?

The firm offers a career with a human touch, balancing professionalism with approachability. They value input, support growth, and foster a positive environment.

The Role

Based in the Brixton, South London office, you will oversee and lead the private client department, collaborating with equity partners across offices in Mayfair, Essex, Surrey, and South London. You will shape the department's future, participate in strategy and planning, and mentor junior staff. There is potential for future equity partnership.

Your caseload will include high-quality private client work such as wills, probates, estates, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and tax advice. You will be supported but also have autonomy to shape your role and office.

Candidate Requirements

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE (no upper limit)
• Management experience (ideally)
• Leadership qualities and skills

Salary is negotiable based on experience, with an excellent bonus structure depending on office performance.