Private Client - Senior Associate

AJ Chambers ®; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Private Client team in Cambridge. The role will involve advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees on a broad range of private client matters, with a focus on sophisticated tax planning, wills and estates.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to client relationships and business development, helping grow the private client practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE within a Private Client environment.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients on complex private client matters.
• Broad technical background covering trusts, wills, succession, tax and estate administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality legal documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Commercial and proactive approach to client service.
• Involvement in business development and developing new client relationships.
• Ability to manage busy workload and meet deadlines with clear client communication.
• Strong IT and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a broad range of private client matters.
• Provide specialist advice on wills, trusts, succession planning, tax planning and estate administration.
• Draft and review complex legal documentation, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
• Advise clients on effective estate structuring and strategies to manage potential tax liabilities.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Work closely with colleagues across other practice areas where matters involve business interests, corporate structures or complex family affairs.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team, sharing technical knowledge and helping to develop their careers.
• Contribute to the continued growth and strategic development of the Private Client practice.
• Take an active role in networking, client development and business development opportunities.
• Assist with developing the team's profile and identifying opportunities to grow the client base.
• Maintain consistently high standards of technical work, client service and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Business development

Job description

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its established Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer with strong technical expertise and experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees. The successful candidate will handle a varied and complex caseload, while also contributing to the development of junior lawyers, client relationships and the wider growth of the team.

The Role

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a broad range of private client matters.
• Provide specialist advice on wills, trusts, succession planning, tax planning and estate administration.
• Draft and review complex legal documentation, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
• Advise clients on effective estate structuring and strategies to manage potential tax liabilities.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Work closely with colleagues across other practice areas where matters involve business interests, corporate structures or complex family affairs.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team, sharing technical knowledge and helping to develop their careers.
• Contribute to the continued growth and strategic development of the Private Client practice.
• Take an active role in networking, client development and business development opportunities.
• Assist with developing the team's profile and identifying opportunities to grow the client base.
• Maintain consistently high standards of technical work, client service and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 6+ years' PQE within a Private Client environment.
• Strong experience advising high-net-worth clients on complex private client matters.
• A broad technical background covering areas such as trusts, wills, succession, tax and estate administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality legal documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with sophisticated clients.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior lawyers.
• A commercial and proactive approach to client service.
• Previous involvement in business development, networking or developing new client relationships.
• The ability to manage a busy workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining regular communication with clients.
• Strong IT and case-management skills.

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to join an established and highly regarded Private Client team.
• Exposure to complex, high-value and interesting private client work.
• Strong platform for continued career progression towards partnership.
• Supportive environment with opportunities to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in business development and the continued growth of the team.
• A collaborative working environment with access to expertise across multiple legal disciplines.