Description
Senior Associate - Private Client (Land & Estates)
Location: London
Salary: £110,000 + Excellent Benefits
PQE: 6+ Years
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a market-leading team specialising in Landed Estates and High Net Worth advisory work. This role offers a chance to join a respected firm where Private Client is a core focus, not just a support service - and where your expertise will be genuinely valued and developed.
The Firm
This firm is a prestigious, full-service law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence in Private Client work. They advise a global and domestic client base that includes international families, UHNW individuals, and the owners of significant landed estates. Their work spans trusts, estate planning, succession, and wealth structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
The firm is now seeking a Senior Associate to join their London-based team as part of continued strategic growth.
The Role
You will take on a key role within a dynamic and highly regarded Private Client department, advising clients with complex asset portfolios, including:
- Traditional landed estates
- Agricultural and rural property
- High-value business interests
- Art, luxury assets, and heritage property
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Trust and estate planning
- UK and international wealth structuring
- Probate and estate administration
- Wills and lasting powers of attorney
- Family office advisory
- Tax-efficient succession planning
- Providing strategic and compliance-driven advice to high-profile clients
About You
We are keen to speak to candidates who can demonstrate:
- 6+ years PQE in Private Client law, with substantial experience in Landed Estates
- A strong understanding of UK tax, trusts, and succession law
- Experience working with high and ultra-high-net-worth clients
- A confident, personable manner and excellent communication skills
- Background from a respected City, West End, or leading regional firm
- STEP qualification or working towards it (desirable)
What’s on Offer
- Join a firm where Private Client work is central to the business
- High-quality, complex work with excellent client exposure
- A friendly, collegiate and high-performing team
- Genuine scope for career progression with a pathway to partnership
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid/flexible working options available
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer looking to take the next step in a respected and ambitious practice. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.
Contact El at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or email e.wilson@puroassociates.com for a confidential discussion.
