Spanish speaking Associate

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentoring

Career progression

Support towards STEP/ATT

Job summary

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd in London is seeking a talented Bilingual Associate - Private Client to join its growing team in South West London. You will handle a varied caseload including wills, probate and cross-border matters, advising English and Spanish speaking clients.

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer in England & Wales and Spain with at least 2 years PQE in Private Client, fluent in Spanish and English, and keen to develop specialist cross-border

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in both England & Wales and Spain.
• Fluent Spanish and English language skills.
• At least 2 years' PQE within Private Client law.
• STEP, ATT or CTA qualifications or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad Private Client caseload including wills, probate and cross-border matters.
• Advise English and Spanish speaking clients on Private Client issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and referrers.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior team members.

Skills

Fluent Spanish and English

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales and Spain

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm seeking a talented Bilingual Associate - Private Client to join its growing team in South West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Spanish-speaking Private Client Associate to work on a varied caseload, including domestic and international matters, while developing specialist expertise in cross-border work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad Private Client caseload, including wills, probate, estate administration, tax, trusts and cross-border matters.
• Advise English and Spanish speaking clients on a range of Private Client issues, delivering exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, accountants, wealth managers and other referrers.
• Play an active role in business development, networking, marketing initiatives and article writing.
• Supervise and support junior team members while contributing to the continued growth of the Private Client practice.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified lawyer in both England & Wales and Spain.
• Fluent Spanish and English language skills, with the ability to advise and communicate confidently in Spanish.
• At least 2 years' PQE within Private Client law, although candidates at different levels will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Private Client matters, with experience in trusts, tax, mental capacity or international work being beneficial.
• Ambitious, commercially minded and keen to develop a long-term career as a Bilingual Associate within a leading Private Client team.
• STEP, ATT, CTA or a willingness to work towards professional qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established and expanding Private Client team with significant cross-border expertise.
• Exposure to high-quality Spanish and international Private Client work.
• Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression pathways.
• Support towards STEP, ATT or other specialist qualifications.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a Bilingual Associate, fluent in Spanish, and looking for your next challenge in Private Client law, we'd love to hear from you.