Senior Associate Solicitor (Private Client Law)
3 Days Old
Private Client Senior Associate (10+ PQE)
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 DOE
Location: Luton (clear route to Partner)
If you’re a senior Private Client lawyer who wants more than “another fee‑earning role”, this is a genuine opportunity to join our client, a well‑regarded regional law firm, in a position designed for someone who is ready to step into seniority and progress towards Partner.
You’ll take ownership of high-quality work, play a visible role in the team’s growth, and be supported with a clear pathway to the next level.
Opportunity: Senior Private Client Lawyer
Based in the Luton area, you’ll join an established Private Client team with a strong local reputation and a steady flow of work.
Your work will typically include:
Wills (including complex and high‑value estates)
Probate and estate administration
Inheritance Tax planning and trusts
LPAs (property & financial affairs / health & welfare)
Advising clients on broader succession and wealth planning
Day‑to‑day responsibilities:
Managing a varied, high‑quality caseload with autonomy
Delivering clear, pragmatic advice with excellent client care
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where appropriate)
Contributing to business development and relationship management
Helping shape the team’s direction as part of the senior leadership group
Requirements
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
10+ years’ PQE (or equivalent senior‑level experience) in Private Client within a UK legal practice
Strong technical capability across wills, probate, trusts, LPAs and IHT planning
Confidence handling complex matters and advising clients with sensitivity
A track record of building trusted client relationships and generating repeat work
Ambition and credibility to progress towards Partner (or already operating at that level)
Desirable (not essential)
STEP qualification (or working towards)
Experience supervising/mentoring and supporting team development
Working Arrangements & Location
Based in the Luton area (office‑based role with flexibility depending on seniority and business needs)
Full‑time preferred; part‑time may be considered for the right profile
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 depending on experience and fit (benchmarking for Senior Associate/Partner‑track level in the regional market)
Benefits typically include:
25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (often increasing with service)
Pension contribution
Private medical / health cash plan (often available in firms of this size)
Life assurance (where offered)
Clear progression plan with a defined route to Partner
CPD and professional development support
Wellbeing initiatives and employee support (varies by firm)
Apply / Enquire
If you’re a Private Client Senior Associate (10+ PQE) and would like a confidential conversation about the role and Partner pathway, contact:
David Hawthorne‑Finchd.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Please send your CV or a brief summary of your current position and what you’re looking for next.
Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime