Private Client Partner

Private Client Partner | West End Boutique | HNW & Media Focus | Tier 1 Legal 500If you are looking for the autonomy to lead a high-calibre practice within a firm that truly understands the HNW and media landscape, then this is for you. As an established practitioner, you will lead a department that sits at the heart of a firm famous for its work with high-profile individuals, entrepreneurs, and household names in the media and arts.This platform is designed to provide you with high-quality work, a supportive partner network, and the professional environment necessary to prosper. You will drive the expansion of the firm's private client offering, fully supported by its established infrastructure and extensive resources.The Firm Established for over 50 years, this firm has built an elite reputation. While they are a Tier 1 name in Media and Reputation Management, their Private Client team is a central pillar of the business. The firm is a unique blend of "home-grown" talent and ex-City practitioners, offering a sophisticated, commercially astute environment that remains notably more accessible and collaborative than a traditional City institution. It is an environment where partners are given the autonomy to run their practices without the red tape of a global firm, but are backed by strong support frameworks to achieve their maximum potential.The Role The practice handles high-value, complex mandates for a client base that is often in the public eye. You will act as a trusted advisor across the full spectrum of private client law, including:Manage sophisticated mandates for HNW and UHNW families, focusing on high-level estate planning, trust structuring, and the private affairs of high-profile entrepreneurs and tech foundersCollaborate with market-leading Media, Family, and Corporate teams on complex business successions and high-value assets, benefiting from a consistent stream of internal referralsLead and shape your own department within a supportive, non-hierarchical West End boutique that offers true autonomy without the friction of large-firm bureaucracyAccess a transparent and competitive remuneration package designed to reward personal billings and firm-wide contribution, set within a professional and balanced work environmentWhile the firm is deeply established, this represents a distinct opportunity to lead and build out a new Private Client practice. You will have the unique advantage of a "startup" mandate- shaping the department's direction and strategy - bolstered by the immediate security and high-calibre referral pipeline of a prestigious, 50-year-old London institution.The CandidateAn established Private Client Partner with a strong track record in Wills, Trusts, and TaxExperience managing sophisticated, high-net-worth relationships where a personal, tailored touch is requiredA partner who enjoys business development and wants to play a key role in the firm's long-term growthThe ability to provide clear, calm, and commercially astute advice to clients facing complex life transitions What You'll GetA competitive and transparent remuneration package that rewards both personal billings and firm-wide contributionImmediate exposure to a high-quality roster of clients across the media, tech, and creative sectorsThe freedom to shape your practice and lead a team within a supportive, non-hierarchical structureThe opportunity to develop your own practice within an established, tier 1 ranked firm looking to expand it's private client offeringA professional yet balanced environment in a prime London location, working alongside 40+ partners in a diverse, full-service setting If this is of interest, please apply here or reach out to Freddie Bolwell for a confidential conversation.