Private Client Partner

Surrey – £60,000 - £80,000

Position: Private Client Partner
Location: Guildford, UK
Salary: £80,000 + benefits

Are you a seasoned Private Client lawyer looking for a new challenge at a prestigious Legal 500 firm? 

The Role: As a Private Client Partner, you will play a pivotal role in the firms highly regarded team, offering expert legal advice to high-net-worth individuals and families. You will manage a varied caseload that includes:
  • Estate planning and administration
  • Wills, probate, and trusts
  • Tax advice, including inheritance tax planning
  • Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work
  • Advising on succession planning for business owners
You will also be responsible for managing and developing client relationships, supervising junior lawyers, and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

What We're Looking For:
  • A minimum of 7+ years PQE in Private Client law
  • Proven experience in managing a busy caseload of complex private client matters
  • A strong track record of business development and networking
  • A STEP qualification (desirable but not essential)
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
  • A proactive, client-focused approach with the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships
What's on Offer:
  • A competitive salary of around £80,000 (DOE)
  • Clear path to equity partnership
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Excellent career development opportunities within a Legal 500-ranked firm
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and commercially astute lawyer to take the next step in their career with one of Guildford’s leading firms. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Surrey
  • Reference: 921769

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