Private Client Solicitor 5PQE - Putney

Private Client Associate/Senior Associate - PutneyLocation: Putney (with flexibility to work from other offices as required)Hours: 9.30am - 5.30pmFlexible Working: Agile working policy - up to 40% remote working per monthThe OpportunityA highly regarded law firm is seeking a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate to join its well-established and growing Private Client team based in Putney.This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client solicitor (5+ years PQE) to manage a diverse caseload while contributing to business development and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, expanding the firm's private client offering, and working towards career progression, with a view to future partnership.The Ideal CandidateThe firm is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual with:

• 5+ years PQE in private client law
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private client matters, including trusts, tax, mental capacity, and cross-border work
• A track record of delivering high-quality legal advice to a varied client base, including high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• STEP, ATT, or CTA qualification (or working towards one) - strongly supported by the firm
• Excellent client relationship management skills and the ability to generate new business
• A proactive approach to networking, financial management, and leadership development
• A strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree, ideally with commendation at LPC level)
• Proficiency in financial and case management systems, including Excel

Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Expertise & Case Management

• Handling a high-quality and varied caseload, including:
• Wills, estate, and tax planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation, administration, and taxation
• Mental capacity matters and LPAs
• Cross-border estate planning
• Providing technically sound legal advice to clients and supporting colleagues with complex matters
• Collaborating with other practice areas within the firm on multi-disciplinary matters Business Development & Leadership
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with referrers, such as accountants, wealth managers, and financial advisors
  • Engaging in business development activities, including networking, article writing, and cross-departmental collaboration
  • Supervising and mentoring junior fee-earners, including trainees and legal assistants
  • Managing financial performance, including time recording, WIP management, and billing
  The FirmThis firm has an outstanding reputation for private client work and is known for its technical expertise, cross-border capabilities, and client-focused approach. The Private Client team is one of the largest in the firm and is highly ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers.The team advises on a full spectrum of private client matters, with particular strengths in:
  • Trusts, tax, and estate planning
  • Cross-border private client work (including a specialist French and Italian law team)
  • Mental capacity and Court of Protection matters
  If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please contact Aidan McAvinue at Henderson Scott.