Private client solicitor

Private Client Associate | 1–4 PQE | Leading London Private Wealth Practice |

A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Private Client Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its dynamic and market-leading Private Client team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a uniquely entrepreneurial client base and advise HNW/UHNW individuals, families, and business owners with complex domestic and international interests.

The team is well known for delivering innovative tax and estate planning solutions, high-quality technical work, and strong cross-departmental collaboration across Private Wealth, Property, Corporate, and Dispute Resolution.

The Role

As a Private Client Associate, you will work closely with partners and senior fee-earners, providing solution-focused advice and building strong relationships with clients who rely on the team for clear, strategic guidance. Work will include:

  • Advising on tax and estate planning for HNW/UHNW clients, business owners, and internationally mobile individuals.

  • Assisting with structuring for clients arriving in or departing the UK, including pre-arrival planning for senior executives and entrepreneurs.

  • Managing cross-border structuring for business deals, personal acquisitions (including UK real estate), international investments, and family wealth-holding vehicles such as companies, partnerships, and trusts.

  • Applying and interpreting double tax treaties in international tax planning.

  • Supporting clients in tax authority enquiries and disputes (in collaboration with the disputes team).

  • Handling estate administration, wills, succession planning, and incapacity matters across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Advising on charity law, philanthropic planning, and the establishment and operation of charitable structures.

  • Working collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure cohesive, commercial advice.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

  • 1–4 PQE in private client, tax, or private wealth law.

  • Experienced in advising HNW/UHNW clients or keen to develop expertise with complex, international matters.

  • Technically strong, commercially aware, and solution-focused in approach.

  • Confident working directly with clients and building long-term, trusted relationships.

  • A proactive team player who enjoys working across departments and handling a varied caseload.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers:

  • Exposure to high-value, complex, and international private client work

  • A uniquely entrepreneurial and diverse client base

  • Strong partner support and genuine scope for professional development

  • A collaborative, forward-thinking team culture

  • Varied work involving tax, estate planning, succession, cross-border structuring, and philanthropy

How to Apply

If you are a Private Client Associate with 1–4 PQE and you’re looking to build your career in a high-quality, progressive London private wealth team, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

anna.thompson@saccomann.com

0113 547 8450