Senior Associate - Private Clients

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned law firm in the UK is looking for a qualified Senior Associate specializing in Rural Property and Private Client. The successful candidate will manage complex portfolios of rural clients and deliver tailored legal services with strong expertise in Wills, Trusts, Tax, and Probate. The role requires leadership skills to mentor team members and contribute to a high-performance culture. A driving force in providing strategic advice to the leadership team is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Qualified Senior Associate in Rural Property and Private Client.
• Proven experience managing complex portfolios.
• Ability to mentor team members and offer guidance on complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, tailored legal service in rural property matters.
• Manage a complex portfolio of rural clients.
• Provide strategic advice to the leadership team.

Skills

Client management

Wills and Trusts expertise

Tax advisory

Probate expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

Job Description

Senior Associate - Private Client (Rural Property)

Vacancy Ref : 53575 DM

• This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Are you a qualified Senior Associate – Rural Property & Private Client?

Have you experience managing a complex portfolio of rural clients?

What experience do you have advising farming families?

The Company

Established Family based law firm

The Job Role

Seeking an experienced and client‑focused private client specialist who excels in delivering a high‑quality, tailored and supportive legal service. This individual will bring strong technical expertise in Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate, combined with the ability to proactively manage a complex portfolio of clients while anticipating their unique needs, particularly within the rural and agricultural sector.

The ideal candidate will be a natural leader who enjoys supporting and developing others. They will have a proven ability to mentor team members, provide guidance on complex cases, and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

They will also be a trusted and strategic partner to the Head of Department and the wider leadership team, offering both practical and strategic advice.