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Private Client Associate

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Opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an established Private Client lawyer to join a thriving and well-established practice at Senior Associate or Partner level, playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a high-quality client base, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, farming families, and agricultural clients, whilst helping to shape the future direction of the team.
The role is full-time permanent and based at any of the firms Lincolnshire offices - flexible working options are available with 3 days in an office and 2 days working from home.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of Private Client matters, including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Trusts and trust administration
- Probate and estate administration
- Succession planning
- Inheritance tax planning and mitigation
- Advising business owners, agricultural clients and HNW individuals
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Alongside managing a complex caseload, you'll be involved in:
- Strategic growth of the department
- Business development and networking
- Building relationships with clients and referrers
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Contributing to the firm's long-term success and growth plans
The Ideal Candidate
You will be:
- A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant Private Client experience
- Confident handling complex wills, trusts, estates and succession planning matters
- Experienced in inheritance tax planning, ideally including agricultural and business assets
- Commercially minded with strong relationship-building skills
- Passionate about client service and developing junior team members


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Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Clear opportunity to influence and lead a successful Private Client team
- High-quality and varied work
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Genuine long-term career prospects
- Partnership opportunity with scope to help shape the future of the department
The firm is seeking someone with the drive, ambition and leadership qualities to continue building on an already successful practice.
Whether you're already operating at Partner level or are an ambitious Senior Associate seeking a genuine route to Partnership, I'd be keen to speak with you confidentially.
📩 Please get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply directly.
lianne@headhunterlp.com
0203 098 0015
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