Senior Private Client Associate | Estate & Probate Lead

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

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.