Senior Associate (PQE 6+) - Private Client (Head of Dept development)

Alexander Lyons Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lyons Solutions is recruiting a Senior Private Client Solicitor / STEP Practitioner for a leading regional law firm in Central London. The role offers a senior leadership track within a busy Private Client team working with high net worth clients on complex matters.

The successful candidate will advise on wills, trusts, inheritance tax and estate planning, while mentoring peers and contributing to the firm’s strategic direction and growth of the Private Client practice.

Qualifications

• Advising high net worth clients on complex private client matters.
• Mentoring and developing junior/private client team members.
• Strategic, commercially aware and client-focused mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Advising high net worth clients on wills, trusts, inheritance tax, estate planning, and succession planning
• Taking a lead role in developing and mentoring members of the Private Client team
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the department
• Working with senior leadership to help shape culture, standards, and strategic direction

Skills

Client advisory

Mentoring

Leadership

Business development

Education

STEP Practitioner

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor or Senior Associate / STEP Practitioner

ALS are retained by a well-established and highly respected regional law firm to recruit a Senior Private Client Solicitor / STEP Practitioner as part of its continued growth.

The firm has built a strong reputation, known for delivering high-quality legal advice through a practical, client-focused approach. It is particularly well regarded for its Private Client and property work and acts for a loyal and discerning client base, including high net worth individuals.

The firm is based on a modern location in Central London.

Its services include:

• Residential Property
• Commercial Property
• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection

This is a senior opportunity for a qualified and experienced STEP Private Client Practitioner to take a leading role in the development of the firm’s Private Client offering.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for advising clients on complex Private Client matters while also contributing strategically to the growth and future direction of the department.

There is a clear pathway towards future senior leadership, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress beyond a purely fee-earning role.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising high net worth clients on wills, trusts, inheritance tax, estate planning, and succession planning
• Taking a lead role in developing and mentoring members of the Private Client team
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the department
• Working with senior leadership to help shape culture, standards, and strategic direction

The Candidate

My client is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with the experience and confidence to take ownership of a practice area and contribute at a leadership level.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong track record advising clients, including high net worth individuals, on complex Private Client matters
• A strategic, commercially aware and client-focused mindset
• The ability to lead, mentor, and develop others
• Resilience and adaptability within a growing practice