We are working with a top-tier London private wealth practice to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded private client team. This role is particularly well suited to a lawyer whose experience and interests sit firmly within UK-focused (onshore) private client work, rather than an offshore or heavily international practice.
The Opportunity
You will join a market-leading private wealth team consistently recognised for its technical strength, quality of advice and long-standing client relationships. The practice advises a sophisticated client base of UHNW and HNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs and trustees, and is known for delivering clear, practical and technically robust advice.
The team operates within a calm, collegiate environment, with excellent partner access and a strong emphasis on sustainable working practices.
The Work
The role will focus primarily on onshore private wealth matters, including:
- UK tax and estate planning for UHNW and HNW individuals and families
- Drafting complex wills and advising on succession planning
- Trust creation, administration and restructuring
- Advising trustees and beneficiaries
- High-value and complex estate administrations
- Long-term family wealth and asset-protection planning
- Working collaboratively with property, family, litigation and corporate colleagues where client needs overlap
You will have direct client exposure from an early stage, with responsibility increasing in line with experience.
Why This Role Stands Out
This opportunity offers a genuinely rare combination of benefits in the London private wealth market:
- A single-office, highly collaborative culture, where decision-makers work closely together and lawyers enjoy real visibility
- A full-service commercial platform, with private wealth remaining a core strategic focus
- A consistently top-ranked private client practice, particularly for UHNW work
- More manageable hours than most peer firms, with an annual target of around 1300
- Hybrid working, typically around a 60/40 office-to-home split
- Highly competitive remuneration, offering a true “best of both worlds” proposition
The firm is widely viewed as an attractive destination for lawyers seeking top-quality work without sacrificing balance, culture or long-term sustainability.
About You
You are likely to be:
- A qualified England & Wales solicitor with experience in private client work gained with a highly regarded team
- Comfortable advising on UK tax, trusts, estates and succession planning
- Interested in developing or continuing a career focused on onshore private wealth
- Technically strong, thoughtful and client-focused
- Someone who values collaboration, quality and a supportive working environment
Apply Now
If you are a private wealth solicitor looking to advise sophisticated clients on complex UK-focused matters within a genuinely high-quality and people-focused practice, this is an excellent opportunity. For a confidential discussion, please contact Jon Kennedy on 07376 288 737 or via jon.kennedy@ardentrecruit.com