Private Client Solicitor

Vincere; Harrow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

CPD/STEP training support

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate (6+ PQE) in the Harrow area to lead high-net-worth estate planning work within a respected North West London firm. You'll manage complex probate matters, trusts, and cross-border wealth planning while building client relationships and contributing to department leadership.

The role offers a clear career path toward leadership, with access to strong mentorship, professional development, and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years PQE in private client law.
• STEP qualification (Full Member) or working towards is highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex taxable estate administrations and advising on IHT/CGT.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex taxable estate administrations and cross-border wealth planning.
• Draft bespoke wills and trust deeds; establish tax-efficient succession plans.
• Advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and asset protection for high-net-worth clients.
• Lead, mentor and contribute to the growth of an expanding department.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Taxation knowledge

Estate planning

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

STEP qualification Full Member or pursuing

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate (6+ PQE)

Location: Harrow Area

Salary: c.£75,000 – £95,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking high-net-worth estate planning instructions alongside a defined pathway to help lead and expand a thriving department? Our client is a prominent, well-established law firm in North West London with a highly regarded private client practice and a strong pipeline of quality work. Experiencing sustained expansion, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to manage a complex, taxable estate caseload, cultivate strong client relationships, and step into a departmental leadership succession track.

The Opportunity

In this key senior fee-earning role, you will deliver bespoke asset protection and estate planning strategies to a diverse client base of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurial families. Managing matters independently from initial instruction through to completion, you will oversee taxable probate administrations, trust creation and management, and cross-border wealth planning. Designed for an ambitious practitioner who wants more than a standard caseload, this position offers high operational autonomy, direct input into service delivery, and a clear, structured route to departmental leadership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 6+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private client law within a reputable UK private practice. STEP qualification (Full Member) or working towards is highly desirable.

• Complex Technical Mastery: In-depth expertise managing complex and taxable estate administrations, drafting bespoke wills and trust deeds, establishing tax-efficient succession plans, and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

• Taxation & Asset Protection: Strong working knowledge of Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and asset protection structures specifically tailored for business owners and high-net-worth families.

• Client Care & Interpersonal Skills: Confident, empathetic, and articulate communication style with a proven track record of building trusted, long‑term relationships with HNWIs and professional referrers.

• Leadership & Business Development: Commercially minded and solutions-focused approach with a proactive interest in practice development, networking, and a genuine ambition to help lead and mentor an expanding department.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £75,000 – £95,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and technical background) plus a lucrative performance-related bonus scheme.

• Working Arrangement: Full-time, office-based role located in the Harrow area (North West London), fostering strong team collaboration and client engagement.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, workplace pension scheme, payment of professional membership fees, and full CPD/STEP training support.

• Career Trajectory: Clear, structured pathway directly into a departmental leadership role as the practice continues to grow.

• Culture & Environment: Collaborative, supportive firm culture where strategic ideas are valued, supported by experienced secretarial and administrative staff.