Salaried Partner – Private Client Law

Vincere; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Private medical

Dental cover

Generous annual leave

STEP membership fees

CPD funding

Job summary

Vincere seeks a Salaried Partner to lead its Private Client practice in West London. The role combines senior advisory work with strategic leadership, guiding a team of solicitors, paralegals and staff in a high-profile, award-winning firm.

You will drive growth, manage complex estates, and oversee wealth protection and probate matters while maintaining a culture of collaboration, independence, and professional excellence across hybrid office spaces.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or FILEx with typically 10+ years’ PQE leading a Private Client team.
• Expertise across complex Wills, HNW Estate Administration, LPAs, Probate, Asset Protection, and Trust creation/administration.
• STEP Qualification (TAPE) highly preferred, evidence of advanced tax planning and wealth preservation.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead Private Client practice in West London, guiding solicitors, paralegals and support staff.
• Balance advisory work with practice expansion, overseeing high-value estates and cross-border matters.
• Drive client acquisition, build intermediary networks, and enhance profitability.

Skills

Senior Private Client expertise

Leadership & mentoring

Business development

Cross-border knowledge

Education

STEP Qualification (TAPE)

Solicitor England & Wales or FILEx PQE 10+ years

Job description

Salaried Partner – Private Client

Location: West London

Salary: £100,000 – £130,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you a distinguished Private Client specialist seeking a senior leadership role within an award-winning, Tier-1 London practice without sacrificing firm culture or strategic independence? Our client is a premier, multidisciplinary law firm renowned for delivering high-calibre legal services to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, public figures, and family offices. Following sustained growth, they are appointing a Salaried Partner to co-lead their prestigious Private Client practice across West London, driving departmental strategy, expanding market share, and managing high-value personal client estates.

The Opportunity

In this key senior management position, you will step into a pivotal leadership function alongside two established Partners, taking direct responsibility for guiding a talented team of solicitors, paralegals, and dedicated support staff. Balancing high-level advisory work with practice expansion, you will oversee a complex caseload including sophisticated wealth structuring, cross-border estate administration, asset protection trusts, and high-value Probate matters. Designed for a forward-thinking practitioner seeking genuine influence, operational freedom, and long-term equity potential, this role offers the ideal platform to build your profile within a top-tier brand.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & PQE: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or FILEx with typically 10+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) leading a high-performing Private Client team within a respected City, West End, or top regional firm.
• Technical Mastery: Exceptional expertise across all facets of private client law, including complex Wills, High-Net-Worth (HNW) Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Asset Protection, and Trust creation/administration.
• Professional Accreditations: STEP Qualification (TAPE) highly preferred, demonstrating advanced technical competence in tax planning, trust management, and wealth preservation.
• Leadership & People Management: Proven track record of mentoring, developing, and supervising fee earners and support staff to foster a high-performance, collaborative working culture.
• Business Development & Strategy: Demonstrated success in client acquisition, building key intermediary networks (wealth managers, accountants, IFAs), driving cross-referral initiatives, and enhancing practice profitability.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £100,000 – £130,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE, client track record, and technical standing) plus a executive performance bonus structure.
• Agile Working: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements supported across modern, well-located office spaces in Chiswick and Barnes, West London.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contributions, private medical and dental cover, generous annual leave entitlement, life assurance, payment of professional membership fees (including STEP), and full continuous professional development (CPD) funding.
• Career Trajectory: Transparent, meritocratic path toward Full Equity Partnership, supported by dedicated firm-wide resources and strategic marketing support.
• Culture & Support: Highly collaborative, progressive firm culture that values work-life balance, individuality, and professional excellence, underpinned by comprehensive secretarial and PA support.