Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Watford
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
Practice area: Private Client
Type: Full time, Hybrid working, full benefits package including bonus scheme etc.
The opportunity
An established top 100 UK law firm with a strong private client practice is looking to appoint a Senior Associate into its Watford office. This is a strategic hire with a clear pathway towards Partnership.
This role offers the chance to step into a visible position within a growing team, with real influence over direction, client relationships and future growth.
The firm
- Full service UK law firm with multiple offices
- Well regarded private client team with consistent rankings in major legal directories
- Strong reputation for advising high net worth individuals and families
- Collaborative culture with a focus on long term client relationships and quality of work
The role
You will play a central role in developing the private client offering in Watford, working closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.
Key responsibilities:
- Advise high net worth individuals on estate planning, tax and trusts matters
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support and mentor junior lawyers
- Identify and drive business development opportunities
- Contribute to the growth strategy of the wider private client team
Experience required
- Qualified solicitor with solid private client experience
- Strong background advising HNW clients
- Experience across a mix of:
- Estate administration
- Succession planning
- Trusts
- Personal tax
- Commercial awareness and an interest in developing a practice
- Clear communication style and strong interpersonal skills
Working environment
- Hybrid working model with a regular presence in the Watford office
- Close working culture with an emphasis on collaboration
- Supportive environment with structured development and progression
Why consider this role
- Clear and realistic route to Partnership
- Opportunity to take on a leadership position
- High quality client base and work
- Platform to build and grow a practice
Pay: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watford (Hertfordshire, East of England Region)
