Senior Associate - Private Client

Private Wealth Senior Associate | 4+ PQE | Farnborough

A strong opportunity to join a long-established, full-service practice with a recognised reputation for both business and private client work across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and the Thames Valley. This is a key senior hire within a growing private wealth team that supports a broad, sophisticated client base and continues to develop year on year.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll take a leading role within the Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth team, handling complex matters and helping shape the department's continued growth.

* Managing a varied, high-quality caseload across wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning and probate

* Advising individuals, families, business owners and HNW clients on succession planning, estate structuring and long-term wealth protection

* Working collaboratively with family, real estate and corporate colleagues to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary advice

* Acting as a senior point of contact on technical issues and supporting junior lawyers with mentoring and guidance

* Building lasting client relationships through clear communication, a personal approach and strong commercial awareness

* Contributing to the department's wider profile through thought leadership, networking and client-facing initiatives

About You

You'll bring a strong technical foundation and a calm, thoughtful approach to client relationships.

* 4+ PQE in private wealth, wills & trusts or a closely related area

* Solid experience across probate, trusts, estate planning and tax considerations

* Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathy

* Confident managing complex caseloads with minimal supervision

* STEP qualification, or interest in pursuing this (advantageous but not essential)

What's on Offer

This is a firm known for long-term client relationships, strong internal collaboration and an emphasis on developing people over the course of their careers.

You'll benefit from:

* Competitive salary and fee-earner bonus

* Free on-site parking

* 25 days' holiday plus Christmas closure

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

* Pension scheme and Perkbox benefits

* Ongoing training, structured development pathways and genuine scope for progression in a growing team

The Firm

The firm is an award-winning regional practice with more than 150 years of heritage and a modern, growth-focused outlook. It advises UK and international clients from multiple offices across the South East, with private wealth being a core part of its offering.

Its culture combines technical ambition with a people-centric approach, clear communication, joined-up thinking across departments and a strong focus on long-term client service. The private wealth team is particularly noted for its blend of complex work, approachable style and collaborative way of working.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.