Senior Associate / Partner - Private Client Law

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid working

Pension contribution

Private medical cover

Job summary

Vincere in London is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate or Partner (5+ PQE) to join a high-calibre practice with the autonomy to run matters and shape the team.

The role offers a London-based hybrid working arrangement, a clear pathway to Partnership, and a generous salary with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in UK Private Client work

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of Private Client matters including wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, trusts, inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney
• Building and developing client relationships and referral networks
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers (where applicable)
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the Private Client practice

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate / Partner (5+ PQE)

Location: London

Salary: £80,000–£160,000 (DOE / Folllowing) + Bonus Potential + Clear Route to Partnership

If you’re a Private Client lawyer who’s built trust, repeat instructions, and a genuine reputation in the market, this is a rare chance to step into a senior platform where your practice is valued and supported. Our client is looking for a high-calibre Senior Associate or Partner-level hire to strengthen their Private Client offering in London, with the autonomy to shape the team and a genuine opportunity to progress.

The Opportunity

This is a senior hire into an established Private Client practice with the backing to grow. You’ll have the freedom to run your matters, develop client relationships, and play a key role in the wider direction of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of Private Client matters including:
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Trusts(creation, administration, and advice)
  • Inheritance Tax planningand related advisory work
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Building and developing client relationships and referral networks
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers (where applicable)
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the Private Client practice
  (Note: this role is not heavily focused on Court of Protection work.)

Requirements (What Our Client Needs)

To be considered, you should have:

• 5+ years’ PQEinUK Private Clientwork (Senior Associate / Partner level considered)
• Strong technical capability across core Private Client matters (as above)
• A demonstrablefollowing and/or portable practice(this can be a developing client base, referral network, or consistent originations — it does not need to be a “book” in the traditional sense, but it must be tangible)
• Excellent client handlingskills and a relationship-led approach
• Confidence operating with autonomy and senior stakeholder exposure

Salary, Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Salary range:£80,000–£160,000(dependent on level, following, and overall profile)
• Bonus / additional earnings:available and discussed on a case-by-case basis
• Working arrangement:London-basedrole withflexibility(hybrid working available, subject to the needs of the practice and client commitments)
• Benefits package:expected to include a strong mix of:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Pension contribution
  • Private medical cover(or equivalent)
  • Professional fees / practising certificate support
  • Structured progression(including a clear pathway to Partnership for the right individual)
  • Additional benefits to be confirmed at shortlist stage

Career Progression

This opportunity suits someone who wants more than “another senior role”. Our client is open-minded on level and will consider:

• Senior Associatesseeking a defined route to Partnership, with support to grow their practice
• Existing Partnerslooking for a stronger platform, better support, or a fresh London opportunity