Senior Associate- Private Client

Themis Recruit; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join their Private Client team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years PQE and expertise in estate planning, taxation, and trusts. This role offers a competitive salary, birthday off, and flexible working conditions as they prioritize a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Birthday Off

Pension Contributions

Life insurance

Income protection

Vitality health insurance

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of PQE.
• Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns required.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke estate planning advice to mid to HNW clients.
• Prepare complex Wills for mid to HNW clients.
• Advise executors and trustees on taxation and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

8+ years PQE

SFE and/or STEP membership

Job description

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Senior Associate- Private Client, Cambridge

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Client:

Themis Recruit

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Due to a recent retirement, our client is now seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join their Cambridge office's Private client team. If you are keen to provide bespoke high quality legal advice, and particularly knowledgeable in the areas of trusts, taxation, and lifetime planning- then this role could be exactly what you're looking for!

Our client puts their people first, and are proud to offer genuine opportunities to progress ones career, whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing bespoke estate planning advice to mid to HNW clients

• Preparing complex Wills for mid to HNW clients

• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for mid to HNW clients

• Dealing with the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates

• Preparing Trust documentation to include drafting settlements and subsequent resolutions and deeds necessary to administer settlements

• Advising executors and trustees on the taxation, compliance and reporting requirements for estates and trusts (including preparation of IHT100s & IHT400s)

• Advising trustees of their duties, obligations, and powers available to them from the terms of the settlement, statute, or case law

• Providing business succession planning to business owners including sole traders, partners, and shareholders

• Providing support and advice to members of the team on more complex matters, in particular, trusts, taxation and estate planning

• Attending networking events to build firm reputation and develop professional connections

Requirements

• 8+ years PQE

• Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns

• SFE and/or STEP membership (highly desirable)

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills

• Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive

• Professional and works well both independently and in a team

• Competitive salary plus bonus. Our client recognises hard work.
• Flexibility: Our client is open to suggestions, and wants you to work in a way that works for you!
  
• Birthday Off
  
• Pension Contributions
  
• Life insurance
  
• Income protection
  
• Vitality health insurance.
  
• Wellbeing support. We’re passionate about wellbeing, including Calm premium, 24/7 employee helpline and general lifestyle assistance.