Private Client Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Medical or dental cash plan

Income protection

Pension scheme

Death in service

Flexible working

30 days annual leave

Birthday & Christmas leave

Job summary

William James Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor to join a leading national team. You will advise high-net-worth individuals on complex private wealth matters and play a key role in developing the practice.

The role offers excellent quality work, clear progression, flexible and agile working, private healthcare and a competitive salary up to £75,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Strong experience in wills, trusts, estates and tax planning
• STEP qualification desirable but not essential
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
• Ambitious and driven with a proactive mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience within a regional or national firm

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of complex private client matters
• Advising on taxable estates and estate planning strategies
• Drafting tax-efficient wills and trust structures
• Handling trust administration matters
• Working with HNW and UHNW individuals and families
• Collaborating with a highly experienced team
• Delivering high standards of client care
• Supporting team growth and development

Skills

3–10 PQE

Education

STEP qualification desirable

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor – Cambridge – Up to £75,000 + Benefits

A top-tier Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor in Cambridge to join its expanding national team.

As a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor in Cambridge, you’ll advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family offices on complex private wealth matters. This role offers excellent quality work, strong progression and the opportunity to develop within a highly reputable and growing practice.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of complex private client matters
• Advising on taxable estates and estate planning strategies
• Drafting tax-efficient wills and trust structures
• Handling trust administration matters
• Working with HNW and UHNW individuals and families
• Collaborating with a highly experienced team
• Delivering high standards of client care
• Supporting team growth and development

The Candidate

• 3–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Strong experience in wills, trusts, estates and tax planning
• STEP qualification desirable but not essential
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
• Ambitious and driven with a proactive mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience within a regional or national firm

The Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave plus birthday and Christmas leave
• Flexible and agile working
• Private healthcare
• Medical or dental cash plan
• Income protection scheme
• Pension scheme
• Death in service and enhanced family-friendly benefits