Senior Associate

Arevna Limited; London Borough of Southwark; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

On-site/free parking

Job summary

Arevna Limited is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner to lead its Private Client department in a predominantly hybrid Thames Valley/SE setting. You will handle an active caseload for HNW families, entrepreneurs, and estates, with a clear path to Partnership for Senior Associates and a platform to expand your profile for Partners.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strategic growth, and mentoring a collegiate team in a non-bureaucratic environment. A client following is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
• STEP qualification (TEP) or studying is advantageous
• Commercial mindset with ability to manage a profitable caseload and mentor colleagues

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight and execution of high-value private client matters for HNW clients
• Lead complex wills, IHT planning, and trust creation and administration
• Oversee Court of Protection applications and LPAs
• Mentor junior solicitors and fee earners, promoting best practice
• Cultivate and expand referral networks and client relationships to grow the private wealth footprint

Skills

Private client expertise

Leadership

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Location: Thames Valley / Home Counties / South East (Hybrid)

Salary: Highly Competitive

About the Opportunity:

Are you an established Senior Private Client specialist or current Partner looking for an autonomous leadership role within a collegiate, high-calibre practice?

We are representing an award-winning law firm seeking an accomplished Senior Associate or Partner to take the reins of an established, thriving Private Client department.

You will step directly into an active, high-quality caseload advising high-net-worth (HNW) families, entrepreneurs, and established estates, with immediate scope to help steer the department's strategic growth. For ambitious Senior Associates, this role offers a clear and structured pathway to Partnership; for established Partners, it presents a supportive, non-bureaucratic platform to expand your profile and lead a collaborative team.

Crucially: An existing client following is welcomed, but NOT essential. The department already has strong workflow pipelines and established referrer networks ready to inherit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex Caseload Leadership: Direct oversight and execution of high-value matters, including:
• High-net-worth Wills & succession strategies
• Complex inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation and wealth preservation
• Trust creation, restructuring, and ongoing administration
• Court of Protection applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Team & Practice Management: Mentor and support junior solicitors and fee earners, fostering best practice and knowledge-sharing.
• Strategic Growth: Work closely with the leadership team to cultivate existing referral channels, develop client relationships, and enhance the firm's private wealth footprint.

About You:

• Experience: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client law (strong candidates with 5+ years PQE operating at Senior Associate level with a clear leadership trajectory will also be considered).
• Technical Rigour: Deep expertise across taxable estates, complex trusts, and lifetime estate planning for HNW clients.
• Qualifications: Full STEP qualification (TEP) or current study towards it is highly advantageous, though strong technical track records will be equally valued.
• Commercial Mindset: Proven ability to manage a profitable caseload, mentor colleagues, and act as an ambassador for the firm.

What’s on Offer:

• Remuneration: Substantial, above-market basic salary tailored to seniority and track record, plus a rewarding, transparent bonus structure.
• Partnership Potential: Immediate Partner status for established applicants, or an agreed, transparent route to Equity/Salaried Partnership for Senior Associates.
• Modern Working: Genuine hybrid model (balanced office and remote working) designed to respect work-life balance.
• Culture: A collegiate, friendly working environment free from unnecessary corporate red tape.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, enhanced pension contribution, life assurance, generous annual leave, and on-site/free parking options.

(All enquiries and applications are treated with strict confidentiality. No details or CVs are released to any client without your express prior consent.)