Private Client Solicitor (Partner)

Overview

In this Partner-level role, you advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated trusts, tax and estate planning, within a forward-thinking law firm. You will enjoy significant autonomy and contribute to growing the Private Client practice through relationship management and business development. You’ll handle complex matters such as trusts structures, deeds of variation, and tax implications, becoming a trusted adviser on sensitive issues. This is a strategic opportunity to shape the department’s direction while delivering high-quality, client-centric service.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• genuine autonomy
• flexible working
• high-quality Private Client work

Responsibilities

• advise high-net-worth clients on complex trusts, tax-efficient estate planning and succession
• manage complex trusts, lifetime structures, deeds of variation and declarations of trust
• address professional trustee matters and tax implications of estates (inheritance tax, capital gains tax)
• exercise autonomy with direct client contact and advisory leadership
• contribute to growth of the Private Client practice via relationship management and business development
• identify and pursue new client opportunities

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE in private client law
• strong expertise in trusts, tax and estate planning
• excellent client management, drafting and communication skills
• commercially aware with ability to build lasting client and professional relationships
• STEP qualification advantageous

• client management
• communication
• relationship-building
• trusts
• tax planning for estates
• estate planning

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