Senior Associate - Private Client

JMC Legal Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Farnborough is seeking a Private Wealth Senior Associate with over 4 years of post-qualification experience. This role involves managing a complex caseload, advising clients on estate planning, and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and fee-earner bonus

Free on-site parking

25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension scheme and Perkbox benefits

Ongoing training and structured development pathways

Qualifications

• Solid experience across probate, trusts, estate planning, and tax considerations.
• Confident handling sensitive matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, high-quality caseload across wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, and probate.
• Advise individuals and families on succession planning and estate structuring.
• Support junior lawyers with mentoring and guidance.
• Contribute to the department’s profile through thought leadership and networking.

Skills

Strong technical foundation

Client relationship management

Discretion and empathy

Complex caseload management

Education

4+ PQE in private wealth, wills & trusts or closely related area

STEP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Private Wealth Senior Associate | 4+ PQE | Farnborough

A strong opportunity to join a long-established, full‑service practice with a recognised reputation for both business and private client work across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and the Thames Valley. This is a key senior hire within a growing private wealth team that supports a broad, sophisticated client base and continues to develop year on year.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take a leading role within the Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth team, handling complex matters and helping shape the department’s continued growth.

• Managing a varied, high-quality caseload across wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning and probate
• Advising individuals, families, business owners and HNW clients on succession planning, estate structuring and long‑term wealth protection
• Working collaboratively with family, real estate and corporate colleagues to deliver integrated, multi‑disciplinary advice
• Acting as a senior point of contact on technical issues and supporting junior lawyers with mentoring and guidance
• Building lasting client relationships through clear communication, a personal approach and strong commercial awareness
• Contributing to the department’s wider profile through thought leadership, networking and client‑facing initiatives

About You

You’ll bring a strong technical foundation and a calm, thoughtful approach to client relationships.

• 4+ PQE in private wealth, wills & trusts or a closely related area
• Solid experience across probate, trusts, estate planning and tax considerations
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathy
• Confident managing complex caseloads with minimal supervision
• STEP qualification, or interest in pursuing this (advantageous but not essential)

What’s on Offer

This is a firm known for long‑term client relationships, strong internal collaboration and an emphasis on developing people over the course of their careers.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and fee‑earner bonus
• Free on‑site parking
• 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme and Perkbox benefits
• Ongoing training, structured development pathways and genuine scope for progression in a growing team

The Firm

The firm is an award‑winning regional practice with more than 150 years of heritage and a modern, growth‑focused outlook. It advises UK and international clients from multiple offices across the South East, with private wealth being a core part of its offering.

Its culture combines technical ambition with a people‑centric approach, clear communication, joined‑up thinking across departments and a strong focus on long‑term client service. The private wealth team is particularly noted for its blend of complex work, approachable style and collaborative way of working.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.