Private Wealth Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London's West End seeks a Private Wealth Partner to lead their team. This role offers a structured succession plan, significant client interaction, and a chance to shape the department's future. With a focus on high-net-worth clients, the firm promises competitive compensation and a pathway to partnership.

Benefits

Above-market salary

Generous benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

Equity available

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Private Client law with a focus on wealth management, tax planning, and succession (7+ years PQE).
• Proven ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
• Strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and complex, international client matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Private Wealth team.
• Advise on complex private wealth matters including wealth structuring and succession planning.
• Contribute to business development initiatives to expand the Private Wealth practice.

Skills

Client-Focused

Business Development

Leadership

Job description

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Private Wealth Partner | Award-Winning Legal 500 Firm | West End, London

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Wealth Partner to join a cutting-edge, award-winning law firm in London's West End. This is a rare and unique position, offering not only the chance to join one of the most dynamic firms in the market, but also a structured succession plan where, in around 5 years' time, the successful candidate will take over the current head of the Private Wealth department's caseload and client base. This role is a true opportunity to step into a leadership position with a clear path to department head.

The Firm

Established in the mid-90s, this highly respected firm is known for its national reputation and strong presence in the West End. With a dynamic and ever-evolving practice, they represent leading names across UK real estate, finance, and private wealth, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to complex client matters.
Ranked highly in the Legal 500 , the firm's Private Wealth team offers world-class legal services, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, owner-managed businesses, family offices, estates, and charities. The firm's continued growth and success have led to a significant increase in headcount, and the department is poised for further expansion in the coming years.

The Role

This role is designed for a Private Wealth Partner with significant experience in private client law, ideally with a focus on complex tax, asset protection, wealth planning, and succession.

You will have the opportunity to lead a build on an already high-performing team, with a clear trajectory to inherit the current head of department's substantial caseload and client base upon their retirement in around 5 years.
This unique position allows you to make your mark in a well-established, forward-thinking firm while securing a leadership role at the highest level. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the private wealth team's future direction and provide strategic input into growing and evolving the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the current head of department to lead and manage the Private Wealth team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and other key clients.
• Advise on a broad range of complex private wealth matters, including wealth structuring, succession planning, asset protection, and complex tax issues.
• In time, you will inherit and grow the current head of department's client base and caseload upon their retirement.
• Play a key role in the firm's growth and future direction, with a focus on maintaining its innovative reputation in the market.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and marketing efforts to further expand the Private Wealth practice.

Requirements:

• Experience: Extensive experience in Private Client law with a focus on wealth management, tax planning, and succession (roughly 7+ years PQE).
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor junior team members, with a strategic vision for growing and developing a department.
• Client-Focused: Strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees, with the ability to manage complex, international client matters.
• Business Development: A proactive and driven approach to networking, client acquisition, and expanding the firm's market presence.
• Succession-Ready: A long-term view to take over as the head of department within 5 years, ensuring the continued success and growth of the team.

Why This Role?

• Unique Opportunity: The chance to step into a leadership role in a thriving, highly respected firm with a structured succession plan.
• Career Progression: The position is designed for someone who is ready to take the next step towards partnership and beyond, with a clear path to inheriting an established client base and a significant caseload. There would even be equity available in either short or long term, depending on what level you join them.
• Market-Leading Work: Work on high-quality, complex private client matters for some of the most prominent names in the sector, including international cases.
• Location: Be part of a highly regarded West End firm, centrally located with excellent access to the legal and business community.
• Competitive Package: Above-market salary, generous benefits, and a performance-based bonus structure (for example, a £50,000 bonus for strong performance for mid-level solicitors last year).

This is an exciting chance for a Senior Private Wealth Solicitor or Partner to step into a role where you can significantly influence the future direction of a leading department, while securing a clear path to one of the most prestigious leadership positions in the sector.