Private Client Solicitor (Legal Director)

Birchrose Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' PQE. The role requires strong tax and trust expertise, particularly in estate planning and handling complex estate administrations. Benefits include a competitive salary and hybrid working options, fostering a collaborative and progressive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in Private Client.
• Proven experience handling estate administrations.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead on client matters.
• Manage client expectations.
• Ensure high service standards.

Skills

Private Client expertise

Tax and trust knowledge

Estate administration

Client management

Communication skills

Job description

The Firm

The Firm is recognised for its outstanding performance across multiple practice areas, recently securing a record number of rankings in major industry guides and winning accolades for excellence in service and expertise.

Working here means joining a firm that combines depth of technical expertise with a collaborative, progressive culture. Partners are accessible, supervision is strong, and the environment is one where you'll be encouraged to grow your practice and profile.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in Private Client
• Strong tax and trust expertise, especially in estate planning for UK-domiciled and international clients.
• Proven experience handling estate administrations (simple to complex) with cross-border elements.
• Ability to lead on client matters and mentor junior team members.
• Excellent communication, analytical and commercial awareness.
• Highly organised and capable of managing client expectations and high service standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Private Healthcare

To be considered for this high‑calibre opportunity, please contact Kaitlyn Klass at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.