Senior Associate - Private Client
il y a 6 jours
Bristol
Senior Associate – Private Client Location: Bristol Partner Track (12–24 Months) We are instructed by a highly regarded, multi-office UK law firm with a strong national and international presence. The firm is recognised for delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners, and continues to invest strategically in the growth of its Private Client practice. This is a succession planning opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor (10+ years’ PQE) to join at Senior Associate level with a clear, structured and realistic pathway to Partnership within 12–24 months. The successful individual will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Bristol Private Client offering, working alongside an established and well-respected leadership team. The Opportunity: • Join a high-performing and well-established Private Client team, • Advise HNW and UHNW individuals, families and business owners, • Exposure to complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters, • Strategic hire aligned to long-term succession planning, • Significant autonomy and client ownership, • Strong emphasis on business development, leadership and profile-building Key Responsibilities: • Act as a senior member of the Private Client team, working closely with existing Partners, • Manage a complex, high-value caseload with minimal supervision, • Advise on:, • Inheritance Tax planning (including complex HNW/UHNW estates), • Wills and estate structuring, • Trust creation, restructuring and administration, • Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Estate administration and probate matters, • Later-life and succession planning, • Lead business development initiatives and referral relationships, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and professional referrers, • Contribute to departmental strategy and growth planning, • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, • Deliver against agreed financial and performance targets, • Maintain high standards of compliance, file management and client care Skills & Experience Required: • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent), • Minimum 10 years’ PQE specialising in Private Client work, • Strong technical expertise across the full spectrum of Private Client matters, • Demonstrable experience advising HNW and UHNW clients, • Proven contribution to business development and revenue generation, • Commercially astute with leadership capability, • Confident operating with autonomy and accountability, • Strong client-handling and communication skills, • Comfortable contributing strategically at senior level Reward & Benefits: The firm offers a highly competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority and Partner-track nature of the role, including: • Competitive base salary, • Performance-related bonus, • Generous annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, • Additional leave over the festive period, • Birthday leave, • Private healthcare (family cover available), • Healthcare cashback scheme, • Enhanced pension contributions, • Life assurance (multiple of salary), • Option to purchase additional annual leave, • Clear, structured and supported pathway to Partnership Why This Role? This opportunity will suit a commercially ambitious senior Private Client lawyer who is ready to step into a strategic leadership position with a defined route to Partnership. It offers the chance to combine high-quality work, client ownership and long-term progression within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.