Private Client Senior Associate / Partner - Bristol

Private Capital Senior Associate / Partner
Location: Bristol

About the Role

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate, Senior Associate or Partner to join a highly regarded Private Capital team. The role focuses primarily on wills, lifetime planning and trust advisory work.
This is an opportunity to become part of an established national practice with a strong reputation, working with a diverse and prestigious client base.

The team advises a significant number of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, often with complex financial arrangements. While you will handle more straightforward matters with a degree of autonomy, a large portion of your work will involve complex and technically challenging estate planning, working closely with senior lawyers as you continue to develop your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

You will work across a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Advising on estate planning for high-net-worth, entrepreneurial and international clients
• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney
• Providing advice on inheritance tax and capital gains tax in the context of estate planning
• Supporting business owners with pre-exit planning opportunities
• Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
• Working alongside specialist teams on trust administration and compliance matters
• Liaising with clients' financial advisers, with confidence discussing a wide range of financial products
• Advising on Deeds of Variation, including discretionary trust arrangements
• Delivering a consistently high level of client service, building trusted long-term relationships

You will also have opportunities to:

• Contribute to business development and networking activity
• Raise your profile and that of the team through speaking engagements, webinars and thought leadership
• Support & Development

You will benefit from the support of a well-resourced national team, including:

• Access to high-quality precedents and technical resources
• Guidance from experienced senior lawyers and a dedicated professional support function
• Structured technical and professional development opportunities
• Support in pursuing STEP and/or CTA qualifications (if not already achieved)

About You

This opportunity would suit someone who:

• Has 4+ years' PQE in private client work, with a strong focus on wills and lifetime planning (for candidates interested in joining as a Partner, you will need to demonstrate a substantial amount of experience either operating already at Partner or a substantially senior level)
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for private client law
• Has strong technical attention to detail and the ability to deliver practical solutions
• Is confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Values excellent client service and can evidence strong relationship-building skills
• Is comfortable engaging in business development and networking activities
• Is motivated to develop technical expertise and progress professionally

The Opportunity

You will be joining a respected national law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, built on the quality and expertise of its people.

The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• A strong commitment to career development and progression
• A focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
• Access to a comprehensive learning and development programme
• A flexible benefits package recognising contribution and performance

This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career, working alongside highly regarded colleagues on high-quality, engaging work.

Please contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge for further information about this opportunity.