Private Client Partner

We are looking for an experienced partner-level private client lawyer, with a strong background in estates, tax and trusts. The ideal candidate will bring complex estate expertise, commercial judgement and experience advising high-net-worth clients. They will be confident building lasting relationships with new and existing clients, developing business and contributing to a team at an exciting stage of growth. The role combines high-quality client work with the opportunity to guide and support junior colleagues. An organised, proactive approach to networking and business development will be important, alongside the ability to balance client service with the wider commercial needs of the practice.

The Firm

Our client is an established UK law firm with a well-regarded private client practice. Its ambitious team is at an exciting stage of growth, offering an experienced lawyer the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the practice while working on high-value, quality matters.

The firm is known for its culture and offers the prospect of a rewarding professional challenge alongside a life outside the office. The role is primarily based in Bristol, with the possibility of working from the Birmingham office or across both locations. The firm operates a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on complex estates, tax and trusts matters.

• Manage a varied caseload, delivering high-quality advice and service to clients.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.

• Develop the practice through networking and organised business development activity.

• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and contribute to the team’s ambitions.

• Guide and support junior members of the team, sharing knowledge and contributing to their development.

• Apply commercial judgement to client matters and to the development of the practice.

Experience and Skills Sought

• Partner-level experience in private client work, with a strong background in estates, tax and trusts.

• Expertise in complex estates and experience advising high-net-worth clients.

• Commercially minded, organised and confident in networking and business development.

• Able to build lasting client relationships and support junior colleagues.

Hours and Benefits

• Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00

• Private healthcare

• Generous holiday package – Enjoy up to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Bonus schemes

• Well-being day – An extra day off to focus on your wellbeing when life just gets too much – no questions asked.

• Pension contributions

• Life assurance

• Permanent health insurance

• Hybrid working – typically 60% in the office 40% from home

• Social and wellbeing events – yoga, theatre visits, running clubs, sports matches

Find Out More or Apply

To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal. Contact details are available on the Aspiria Legal website.