Spanish speaking Associate

Language Matters Company; London; On-site; NOK 881,000 - 1,196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Job summary

Language Matters Company in London is seeking a talented Bilingual Associate – Private Client to join its growing team. This role focuses on wills, probate, estate administration, tax and cross-border matters for English and Spanish-speaking clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ PQE, fluent Spanish, and a drive to develop specialist cross-border expertise within a leading Private Client team. Structured training and strong progression await.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English, with ability to advise and communicate confidently in both languages.
• Experience handling Private Client matters including wills, probate, trusts, and tax.
• Cross-border Private Client experience is highly advantageous and preferred.

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 Private Client issues with an emphasis on exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, intermediaries, accountants, wealth managers, and referrers.
• Support business development, networking, marketing initiatives and article writing.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and contribute to growth of the Private Client practice.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Cross-border experience

Client service orientation

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Qualified in Spain

Job description

• Competitive salary and generous benefits

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.

This role would suit a Bilingual Associate with at least 2 years’ PQE who is looking to accelerate their career within a supportive and ambitious Private Client team. Fluent Spanish is essential, and experience dealing with cross-border Private Client matters would be highly advantageous.

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.

3rd Floor, 9 Irving Street, London, WC2H 7AH