Private Client Senior Associate/Partner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Leatherhead
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Private Client Law Estate Planning Probate Inheritance Tax Trusts Multi-jurisdictional Estates STEP Qualification Team Leadership

FULL DESCRIPTION

Private Client Senior Associate/Partner

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Leatherhead, United Kingdom - Full-time - Hybrid - Director level

Job Description

A highly regarded Top 200 Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to lead its established and well-supported team in Leatherhead. This is a strategic appointment offering an outstanding platform to lead and shape a department that handles complex, high-value private client work, including multi-jurisdictional estates and matters for HNW individuals and families.

The successful candidate will join a firm known for its modern approach, high-calibre client base, and progressive benefits, including genuine flexibility and hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Private Client department, overseeing strategy, performance, and growth
  • Advise on a wide range of matters including: Wills and estate planning, Probate and estate administration, Inheritance Tax, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection, Multi-jurisdictional estates
  • Act for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and clients with complex family structures and cross-border assets
  • Support and mentor fee earners to drive excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
  • Engage in departmental and firm-wide strategic initiatives

About You

  • A senior Private Client Solicitor or Partner, ideally 10+ PQE
  • Experience leading or managing a team (or ready to step into a leadership role)
  • Comfortable handling complex, HNW and international matters
  • STEP qualified
  • Approachable, team-focused and ready to contribute at a strategic level

Benefits Package

  • Competitive Partner-Level Salary
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Shared Parental / Adoption Leave
  • Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Career progression opportunities at board level
  • Supportive, professional leadership culture

If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal ([contact hidden]) or alternatively click on the 'APPLY' button below.

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