Location: London Bridge, London
Position: Senior Associate - Wealth & Succession (Private Client)
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Wealth & Succession team within a leading London law firm.

This role is ideal for an experienced Private Client Solicitor with expertise in tax, trusts, and estate planning, as well as the administration of complex and international estates. You will work closely with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and family offices, providing strategic and practical advice on succession planning and wealth preservation.

The team's work spans a wide range of matters, including wills, trusts, tax-efficient estate structuring, and cross-border succession, and is supported by a wider private wealth offering that includes family, immigration, property, and reputation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering a range of estates, from straightforward to complex, including those with international assets

• Advising on tax-efficient wills, trusts, and estate planning for UK and overseas clients

• Preparing and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters

• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees, ensuring quality and consistency of work

• Managing client relationships as the main point of contact, delivering clear, commercially aware advice

• Supporting business development initiatives, including networking and cross-referral opportunities

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in the administration of estates, including cross-border and high-value matters

• Excellent knowledge of tax considerations relating to estate planning and trusts

• Proven ability to advise both UK domiciled and international clients

• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues

• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach to client service

• Commercial awareness and the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• 25 days annual leave

• Private healthcare and permanent health insurance

• Life assurance and pension scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives

• Professional development support and clear progression opportunities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious London law firm known for its strong private client practice, supportive culture, and high-profile client base. Based at London Bridge, you'll enjoy a collaborative working environment that combines the resources of a large firm with the personal feel of a boutique practice.

If you are a driven Senior Associate - Private Client (Wealth & Succession) looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.