Private Wealth Partner
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, London, Westminster
- Salary
- £150000 - £200000 per annum + Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 11 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH55746
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Partner, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Private Client
- PQE
- 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details

Private Wealth Partner | Award-Winning Legal 500 Firm | West End, London
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Wealth Partner to join a cutting-edge, award-winning law firm in London's West End. This is a rare and unique position, offering not only the chance to join one of the most dynamic firms in the market, but also a structured succession plan where, in around 5 years' time, the successful candidate will take over the current head of the Private Wealth department's caseload and client base. This role is a true opportunity to step into a leadership position with a clear path to department head.
The Firm
Established in the mid-90s, this highly respected firm is known for its national reputation and strong presence in the West End. With a dynamic and ever-evolving practice, they represent leading names across UK real estate, finance, and private wealth, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to complex client matters.
Ranked highly in the Legal 500, the firm's Private Wealth team offers world-class legal services, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, owner-managed businesses, family offices, estates, and charities. The firm's continued growth and success have led to a significant increase in headcount, and the department is poised for further expansion in the coming years.
The Role
This role is designed for a Private Wealth Partner with significant experience in private client law, ideally with a focus on complex tax, asset protection, wealth planning, and succession.
You will have the opportunity to lead a build on an already high-performing team, with a clear trajectory to inherit the current head of department's substantial caseload and client base upon their retirement in around 5 years.
This unique position allows you to make your mark in a well-established, forward-thinking firm while securing a leadership role at the highest level. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the private wealth team's future direction and provide strategic input into growing and evolving the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the current head of department to lead and manage the Private Wealth team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and other key clients.
- Advise on a broad range of complex private wealth matters, including wealth structuring, succession planning, asset protection, and complex tax issues.
- In time, you will inherit and grow the current head of department's client base and caseload upon their retirement.
- Play a key role in the firm's growth and future direction, with a focus on maintaining its innovative reputation in the market.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and marketing efforts to further expand the Private Wealth practice.
Requirements:
- Experience: Extensive experience in Private Client law with a focus on wealth management, tax planning, and succession (roughly 7+ years PQE).
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor junior team members, with a strategic vision for growing and developing a department.
- Client-Focused: Strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees, with the ability to manage complex, international client matters.
- Business Development: A proactive and driven approach to networking, client acquisition, and expanding the firm's market presence.
- Succession-Ready: A long-term view to take over as the head of department within 5 years, ensuring the continued success and growth of the team.
Why This Role?
- Unique Opportunity: The chance to step into a leadership role in a thriving, highly respected firm with a structured succession plan.
- Career Progression: The position is designed for someone who is ready to take the next step towards partnership and beyond, with a clear path to inheriting an established client base and a significant caseload. There would even be equity available in either short or long term, depending on what level you join them.
- Market-Leading Work: Work on high-quality, complex private client matters for some of the most prominent names in the sector, including international cases.
- Location: Be part of a highly regarded West End firm, centrally located with excellent access to the legal and business community.
- Competitive Package: Above-market salary, generous benefits, and a performance-based bonus structure (for example, a £50,000 bonus for strong performance for mid-level solicitors last year).
This is an exciting chance for a Senior Private Wealth Solicitor or Partner to step into a role where you can significantly influence the future direction of a leading department, while securing a clear path to one of the most prestigious leadership positions in the sector.
For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment on 020 3865 2113.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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