Private Client Senior Associate/Partner

Company: QED Legal
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Location: Leatherhead
Job Description:

Job Description

A highly regarded Top 200 Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to lead its established and well-supported team in Leatherhead. This is a strategic appointment offering an outstanding platform to lead and shape a department that handles complex, high-value private client work, including multi-jurisdictional estates and matters for HNW individuals and families.nnThe successful candidate will join a firm known for its modern approach, high-calibre client base, and progressive benefits, including genuine flexibility and hybrid working.nnnKey Responsibilities

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  • Lead and manage the Private Client department, overseeing strategy, performance, and growthnt 
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  • Advise on a wide range of matters including:nt nt
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  • Wills and estate planningnt 
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  • Probate and estate administrationnt 
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  • Inheritance Tax nt 
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  • Trusts nt 
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  • Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protectionnt 
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  • Multi-jurisdictional estatesnt 
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  • Act for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and clients with complex family structures and cross-border assetsnt 
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  • Support and mentor fee earners to drive excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharingnt 
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  • Engage in departmental and firm-wide strategic initiativesntntntAbout Yount
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    • A senior Private Client Solicitor or Partner, ideally 10+ PQEntt 
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    • Experience leading or managing a team (or ready to step into a leadership role)ntt 
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    • Comfortable handling complex, HNW and international mattersntt 
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    • STEP qualifiedntt 
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    • Approachable, team-focused and ready to contribute at a strategic level
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nBenefits Package

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  • Competitive Partner-Level Salarynt 
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  • Bonus Schement 
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  • Private Medical Insurancent 
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  • Company Sick Paynt 
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  • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Shared Parental / Adoption Leavent 
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  • Flexible & Hybrid Working Optionsnt 
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  • Generous Annual Leavent 
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  • Career progression opportunities at board levelnt 
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  • Supportive, professional leadership culture
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Posted: May 23rd, 2026