Private Client Partner - Succession Planning Role

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London law firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to inherit a thriving practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a loyal client base and pave the way to equity partnership, all within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Manage a loyal and complex caseload.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Continuity of service for a deeply valued client base.

Responsibilities

• Inherit an impressive, longstanding client portfolio.
• Pathway to equity partnership for the right candidate.
• Handle inheritance tax planning, probate, estate management.

Skills

Client Care

Leadership

Estate Planning

Education

8+ PQE

Job description

Step Into Legacy and Lead the Future - A Rare Opportunity for a Private Client Partner to Inherit a Prestigious Practice

Are you a senior Private Client Lawyer looking for a role that offers both legacy and leadership?

This is your chance to step into the shoes of a long-standing, highly respected Private Client Partner and inherit an exceptional client base built over three decades. The existing partner is preparing for retirement and is seeking the right individual to take on their loyal, high-net-worth client base-many of whom span generations and have been with the firm for decades.

This isn't just a career move - it's a once-in-a-career opportunity to take over a thriving department, with a clear and supported route to equity partnership.

A Legacy Worth Inheriting

This Legal 500-ranked firm is best known for its iconic presence in media and entertainment but equally boasts a first-class private client offering. Interestingly, the firm also has attached to it a leading multi-disciplinary professional services firm, they provide innovative, cross-discipline solutions to our clients' most complex legal and tax matters. This offering gives this law firm a very well-rounded offering to their HNW client base.

This is a rare opportunity to walk into an established book of high-quality work including wills, probate, complex estate planning, trusts, and wealth protection matters for an affluent and often high-profile client base. This role would suit a Senior Associate seeking a platform to Partnership, or perhaps a Partner seeking to bolster their practice / billings in a highly reputable practice.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Ready-Made Client Base: Inherit an impressive, longstanding client portfolio with no requirement to bring work.
• Pathway to Equity: A genuine and supported route to equity partnership for the right candidate.
• Cultural Fit: Perfect for a partner feeling overlooked or without succession options in their current firm, this is a chance to future-proof your career in a dynamic and growing firm.
• Well-Rounded Platform: Join a firm that, while famed for its entertainment work, has a strong and sophisticated private client team supported by complementary practices including property, tax, corporate, family, and dispute resolution.

What Makes This Firm Unique?

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded by the Managing Partner before turning 30, the firm has grown organically through passion, referrals, and deep client relationships.
• Prestige Without Pretence: Known for their personable, client-focused approach and a culture that combines high standards with low ego.
• Prime West End Location: Operate in one of London's most prestigious legal and cultural districts.

The Role

• This is a key hire for succession planning as the existing Private Client Partner transitions toward retirement.
• The role will involve managing a loyal and complex caseload, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring continuity of service for a deeply valued client base. The work that the department includes inheritance tax planning, probate, estate management, and legal disputes, helping high-net-worth individuals secure their financial futures.
• You will ideally be 8+ PQE with a solid track record in private client work and a collaborative, professional approach.
• No following is required, but strong client care and a desire to uphold and build upon a legacy is essential.
• The salary is competitive and negotiable, with equity partnership clearly on the table for the right candidate.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Private Client Partner to inherit a ready-made practice and carve out their own legacy at a leading London firm. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact me for a confidential conversation.