Associate Solicitor

Job Title: Private Client Associate

Location: London

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000

About the Company

This opportunity is with a Legal 500 UK National law firm recognised for its private client expertise, collaborative culture, and continued growth across key practice areas. The firm is known for delivering high-quality advice to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners while offering a supportive environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their practice and progress their careers.

Role Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Associate to join a well-established and growing team in London. This role will suit a solicitor with approximately 3–5 PQE who is looking to work on a varied caseload of private client matters, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of a respected practice. The position offers exposure to complex work, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of wills, trusts, estate administration, and succession planning matters, providing broad technical exposure

• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on tax and wealth preservation issues, developing specialist expertise

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting long-term career development and business generation skills

• Working closely with colleagues across complementary practice areas, increasing exposure to complex and cross-disciplinary matters

• Supporting business development initiatives and networking activities, helping to grow professional profile and client base

• Delivering high-quality technical advice while maintaining excellent client service standards

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with Private Client experience (guide: 3–5 PQE)

• Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters

• Experience advising private individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients

• Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills

• Strong drafting, communication, and organisational abilities

• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development activities