Private Client Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London seeks a mid-level Private Client Senior Solicitor with 4-8 years of PQE to address complex tax and estate matters for ultra-high-net-worth clients. The position offers competitive remuneration, mentorship opportunities, and involvement in global estate planning, with a clear path to partnership within a respected team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Generous leave

Clear track to Partnership

Involvement in global mandates

Qualifications

• 4-8 PQE Solicitor focusing on Private Client matters.
• Experience with offshore structuring or international estate planning.
• Confidence in advising private banks and trustees.

Responsibilities

• Advising on cross-border tax and estate matters for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Managing family governance and asset protection strategies.
• Collaborating with experts in tax and corporate solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Education

STEP qualification

PQE 4-8 years

Job description

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Private Client Senior Solicitor, london (city of london)

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Private Client Solicitor – 4–8 PQE Up to £120,000 + Bonus

The Role

This is a rare opportunity for a mid-level Private Client solicitor to join a prestigious, internationally recognised team advising on complex cross-border tax and estate matters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees.

The firm is highly active across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the US, and this role offers the opportunity to manage headline grabbing instructions involving family governance, succession planning, residence and domicile issues, and asset protection strategies for private clients.

You’ll work collaboratively with experts in tax, family, and corporate to provide integrated private wealth solutions at the highest level.

The Candidate

• 4–8 PQE Solicitor with a focus on Private Client matters of a complex or international nature

• Experience with HNW/UHNW clients, offshore structuring, or international estate planning essential

• STEP qualified or equivalent (or demonstrable working knowledge of relevant tax/trust principles)

• Confidence in advising private banks, trustees, family offices, and intermediaries

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness

• Desire to play a key role in mentoring juniors and supporting strategic team growth

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary up to £120,000 + bonus depending on experience

• Work with one of the most respected private wealth teams in the UK

• Involvement in global mandates and direct client relationship responsibility

• Clear track to Partnership with transparent performance metrics

• Hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous leave

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Arthur Crouch, Recruitment Consultant

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.