Private Client Partner, Douglas Scott

Private Client Partner

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

120000.00 - 150000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A dynamic, modern law firm seeks a qualified solicitor to lead the development of its Private Client practice in London and internationally, focusing on advisory services for high and ultra-high net worth clients.

Job Responsibility:

Drafting and advising on wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
Handling complex estate administration and probate, including intestacies and foreign domicile matters
Providing succession and tax planning advice, including lifetime gifting, asset protection, and post-death variations
Advising international clients on UK property structuring, domicile and residency, and cross-border estate planning
Collaborating with family offices, financial advisers, and tax specialists to deliver joined-up advice
Leading on business development and the longer-term strategic growth of the department

Requirements:

A qualified solicitor (8+ PQE) with strong private client experience across wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate
Technically strong, with confidence handling high-value and complex estates (often with international elements)
STEP qualified or working towards it
Commercially minded and capable of building lasting client relationships
Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and excited by the idea of building a new practice from a high-quality platform
A confident communicator and leader, capable of mentoring junior lawyers and representing the department internally and externally

What we offer:

Lead the practice – shape strategy, brand, and growth from day one
Work with ambitious leadership – modern, agile, and client-centric
Prime London location – a fitting base for the calibre of clients you’ll serve
Real autonomy – make your mark without layers of hierarchy
Competitive salary – £120,000 – £150,000 DOE, which will be supported by the successful candidate's business case, with some flex depending on that

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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