Private Client Senior Associate

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible hybrid working model

Wellbeing initiatives and additional/a

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its Private Wealth team. You will handle high-value, cross-border matters for high-net-worth clients, delivering strategic tax and estate planning, will and trust drafting, and complex succession planning with autonomy and support from senior colleagues.

The role offers a senior, career‑driven path within a forward‑looking firm, with a flexible hybrid working model and a reputation for quality and client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Private Client work
• Strong expertise in wills, trusts, tax and estate planning
• Experience with high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients
• Confident managing complex matters independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Commercially aware with pragmatic problem-solving
• Experience supervising junior lawyers desirable
• STEP and/or CTA qualification preferred

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex estate and tax planning, including inheritance tax strategies
• Drafting wills, trusts, LPAs and related documentation
• Structuring and administering trusts, including international elements
• Advising business owners on succession planning and wealth preservation
• Handling Business Property Relief and Capital Gains Tax planning
• Supporting multi-generational and cross-border wealth arrangements
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to business development and client relationships

Skills

Private Client law

Cross-border experience

Drafting skills

Communications

Education

STEP/CTA qualifications preferred

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded and forward-thinking law firm within its expanding Private Wealth team. This senior position is ideal for a solicitor with 5+ years' PQE who is seeking high-quality work, greater autonomy, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful practice.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of complex and high-value private client matters, with a particular focus on tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families. The role offers exposure to sophisticated cross-border work and multi-jurisdictional estates, as well as opportunities to collaborate closely with senior colleagues on strategic matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on complex estate and tax planning, including inheritance tax strategies
• Drafting wills, trusts, LPAs, and related documentation
• Structuring and administering trusts, including those with international elements
• Advising business owners on succession planning and wealth preservation
• Handling matters involving Business Property Relief and Capital Gains Tax planning
• Supporting clients with multi-generational and cross-border wealth arrangements
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to business development and strengthening client relationships

About You

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Private Client work
• Strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, tax, and estate planning
• Experience working with high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients
• Confident managing complex matters independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Experience supervising junior lawyers is desirable
• STEP and/or CTA qualification preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£80,000-£95,000 DOE)
• Generous holiday allowance plus additional perks
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Wellbeing initiatives and additional leave benefits
• Career progression within a high-performing team
• A collaborative, supportive, and modern working environment

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career, working on high-calibre matters within a respected and ambitious Private Client team.

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