Private Client Partner
Our client, a well known practice in Central London are seeking to recruit a Private Client Partner to join their successful team. This is a unique opportunity for a senior private client lawyer to drive the continued growth and excellence of their highly regarded private client services, working alongside an impressive team dedicated to providing first-class advice and support to a broad portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
Key Responsibilities within Private Client Law and Estate Planning
- Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on all aspects of private client law, including wills, trusts, tax, estate planning, probate and powers of attorney.
- Managing a diverse personal caseload of complex and high value estates, including cross-border matters and family wealth structures.
- Leading, mentoring and supporting junior solicitors and paralegals within the private client team, fostering professional development, knowledge sharing and a collaborative firm culture.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional standards of service and care at every stage.
- Identifying opportunities for departmental growth through relationship building, networking, and business development initiatives.
- Overseeing compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements across all private client work.
- Collaborating with colleagues across other practice areas including property, litigation, and company law as required.
Essential Experience & Skills for a Private Client Partner Role
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in private client law, advising on all aspects of estate and succession planning.
- Proven background in winning and managing client relationships at partner or senior associate level, preferably within a respected private client team.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and advisory skills, with the ability to build trust and empathy with clients from all backgrounds.
- Demonstrable expertise in complex probate and trust administration, tax mitigation strategies, Court of Protection, and asset preservation.
- Adept at developing, motivating, and leading teams in delivering excellence in client service.
- Strong organisational abilities, commercial acumen, and a proactive, collaborative approach to practice growth.
- Full STEP membership or progress towards qualification is highly desirable.
- Strong IT and case management skills, with an adaptable approach to modern legal practice.
Private Client Partner Benefits & Career Progression
- Partnership role with decision-making responsibilities within the private client team and broader firm leadership.
- Highly competitive salary.
- Hybrid working.
- Opportunities for ongoing personal growth and professional development.
- Engagement with an extensive, high-calibre client network and wide-ranging matters.
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