Senior Associate – Private Client

Walker Lovell City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Step into a firm where Private Client leads the way

Join a law firm where Private Client is the powerhouse of the firm - not an afterthought. With deep roots and a £7.5M+ revenue-generating team spanning a network of offices, you’ll be stepping into an environment designed for success and long-term impact.

Package & Benefits

  • Senior-level rewards including healthcare, strong pension and 30+ days annual leave
  • Private medical cover for you (and family cover at Partner level)
  • Generous volunteering and Christmas leave allowances
  • Access to industry-leading internal training and precedent banks
  • Option to buy additional leave and enhanced life cover
  • Transparent bonus structure linked to performance and business development

Why This Business

This is a UK law firm where Private Client is the flagship department - not simply a supporting act. With a client base of HNW and UHNW individuals, the practice is trusted by leaders who have shaped the business over decades. Recent expansion into Bristol signals a clear growth mandate. The firm has built a reputation on high-touch client service, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach that spans offices and practice groups.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead Private Client matters for HNW and UHNW clients, including estate planning, tax and trust work
  • Play a strategic role in building the Bristol team, mentoring junior fee earners and shaping local presence
  • Contribute to business development and relationship-building across the Bristol market
  • Collaborate nationally across contentious probate, family, residential property and corporate teams

What You’ll Bring

  • 9+ years PQE (Solicitor or CILEX qualified) with a Private Client focus
  • Proven ability to lead files independently, ideally with HNW client exposure
  • Demonstrable leadership and mentoring experience
  • Understanding of the Bristol legal market with local network or visibility

Who This Suits

You’re a commercially minded Senior Associate ready to make your mark - and potentially fast-track to Partner. If you’ve hit a ceiling elsewhere, this is an opportunity to step into leadership with a clear route to progression in as little as 12–18 months, based on performance. You’ll thrive in a role that balances autonomy with collaborative support, and where your ability to influence, grow a team, and bring commercial insight will be recognised.

Apply now for a confidential, no-obligations conversation with Walker Lovell.

Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Bristol