Private Client Partner

London – £80,000 - £95,000

Private Client Partner
Central London
Leading Legal 500 Law Firm
Competitive, with benefits

Based in Central London, my client is a Legal 500 Firm wo provides a wide range of legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. They are looking to recruit a highly skilled and dynamic Private Client Partner to join their expanding team.

As a Private Client Partner, you will play a key role in developing and delivering top-tier legal services to private clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a talented team, managing a diverse and high-value caseload, and driving business development in this highly competitive market. The position requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of private client law, and a passion for delivering excellence to clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including estate planning, tax advice, trusts, wills, and probate.
  • Build and nurture relationships with high-net-worth clients, ensuring that their needs are met with exceptional service.
  • Lead a team of associates and junior lawyers, providing guidance and mentorship to help them reach their full potential.
  • Play an active role in the firm's strategic growth and marketing initiatives, including networking, business development, and managing client referrals.
  • Stay up-to-date with legal developments, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Maintain high levels of client satisfaction while promoting the firm’s ethos of excellence, professionalism, and integrity.
Key Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Senior Associate or Partner in a Private Client role at a reputable firm.
  • Successful candidate will ideally have a following of work to bring to the firm.
  • Strong business development acumen and a track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • A strong client-focused approach with a commitment to exceptional service.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
  • STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification is preferred but not essential.
If you are an experienced Private Client Lawyer with the ambition to take on a leadership role within a highly respected firm, apply with your CV now or reach out for a confidential chat!

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Emily Blackmore

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

emily.blackmore@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Blackmore is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. Emily joined in 2021 as part of the London team. She specialises in moving candidates within a range of law firms, from boutiques to the leading Top 100. Emily prides herself on her ability to cultivate and sustain strong professional relationships and uses a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, Emily enjoys working on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite gym activity.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £80,000 - £95,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1150375

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