Private Client Associate

Osnaburgh; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its UK Private Client team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires management of complex matters and supervision of junior colleagues. Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years' PQE in Private Client work, strong estate administration experience, and excellent drafting skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' PQE in Private Client work.
• Strong estate administration and probate experience.
• Solid technical knowledge of UK succession and tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on UK succession, estate, and tax planning matters.
• Manage estate administration and probate work independently.
• Supervise and support junior members of the team.

Skills

Estate administration experience

UK tax planning

Excellent drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Professional judgement

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

CILEX qualification

STEP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Osnaburgh is instructed on a confidential basis by a highly regarded international law firm with a top-ranked Private Client practice.

About the Role

The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its UK Private Client team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. This is a senior, hands‑on role within a supportive and well‑established team and requires a lawyer who can operate with confidence, manage complex matters independently, and supervise junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on UK succession, estate, and tax planning matters
• Managing estate administration and probate work independently
• Running a varied caseload efficiently and commercially
• Drafting complex legal documents with minimal supervision, using appropriate precedents
• Applying a practical and commercial approach to legal research and advice delivery
• Supervising, delegating to, and supporting junior members of the team
• Participating in client‑facing activities such as meetings, seminars, and presentations
• Contributing to team knowledge, precedents, and know‑how initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant SRA Standards, Regulations, and Principles

Qualifications

• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent, including CILEX)
• A minimum of 4 years’ PQE in Private Client work
• Strong estate administration and probate experience (essential)
• Solid technical knowledge of UK succession and tax planning
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong professional judgement and commercial awareness
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work autonomously
• A STEP qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Working Pattern & Package

• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office
• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience

For a confidential discussion about this role, please get in touch.