Senior Associate – Private Client

Vincere; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working in Harrow

Private medical insurance

Workplace pension

Fees for STEP and SRA

CPD support

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Senior Associate in Private Client Law based in North West London (Harrow). The role focuses on high-net-worth estate planning, asset protection, and mentoring a growing private client sub-team. 6+ PQE and STEP qualification are required, with a clear pathway to Head of Department and Partnership.

Salary ranges £65,000–£85,000+ DOE/PQE with a performance bonus. Hybrid working is offered, with excellent benefits and CPD support to progress within a well-regarded private

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 6+ years’ PQE in private client law within a reputable UK private practice. STEP qualification (Full Member) is required.
• In-depth knowledge of tax-efficient estate planning, Wills and trusts, LPAs, and IHT/CGT.
• Ability to lead and develop a private client sub-team and mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke asset protection and estate planning strategies for high-net-worth clients.
• Manage matters independently from initial consultation to completion, including probate, trusts, and cross-border wealth planning.
• Provide leadership input, contribute to service delivery improvements, and pursue department growth.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Fellow of CILEx

STEP qualification (Full Member)

Job description

Senior Associate – Private Client Law

Location: North West London (Harrow)

Salary: c.£65,000 – £85,000+ DOE/PQE + Head of Department Succession Track

Are you an ambitious Private Client Solicitor seeking high-net-worth estate planning instructions alongside a defined pathway to lead and grow a department? Our client is an established, highly regarded law firm in North West London (Harrow) with a stellar reputation across private wealth services. Experiencing sustained expansion, they are seeking a commercially minded Senior Associate (6+ PQE) with STEP qualification to manage a complex caseload, nurture long-standing client relationships, and step into a departmental leadership succession plan.

The Opportunity

In this key senior role, you will take direct responsibility for delivering bespoke asset protection and estate planning strategies to an established client base of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurial families. Managing matters independently from initial consultation through to completion, you will oversee taxable probate administrations, trust structures, and cross-border wealth planning. Designed as a stepping stone to practice management, this position offers high operational autonomy, direct input into service delivery, and a clear, structured route to Head of Department and Partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 6+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private client law within a reputable UK private practice. STEP qualification (Full Member) is required.

• Complex Technical Mastery: In-depth expertise handling taxable estate administration, drafting complex wills and trust deeds, establishing tax-efficient succession plans, and managing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

• Taxation & Asset Protection: Strong working knowledge of Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and asset protection structures specifically tailored for business owners and high-net-worth families.

• Client Engagement & Mentoring: Confident, empathetic communication style with a proven track record of building trusted, long-term relationships with HNWIs, professional referrers, and wealth managers.

• Leadership & Business Development: Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to practice development, networking, and a genuine ambition to lead and mentor a growing private client sub-team.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £65,000 – £85,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and technical background) plus a performance-related bonus scheme.

• Agile Working: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements supported alongside modern, well-located office facilities in Harrow, North West London.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, workplace pension scheme, payment of professional fees (STEP, SRA), and full CPD support.

• Career Trajectory: Structured pathway directly into Head of Department and Partner roles, with full support to shape team strategy and expansion.

• Culture & Environment: Collaborative, supportive firm culture where strategic ideas are valued, supported by experienced secretarial and administrative staff.