Canter Leigh Search is partnering with a distinguished London law firm to hire Senior Associate Solicitor (7+years PQE) in their Private Client team in London, UK.

The opportunity

Canter Leigh Search is supporting a leading law firm in the appointment of a Senior Associate to join its fast paced Private Client team. The team advises a diverse, high-value client base, including UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees and entrepreneurs, across sectors such as Tech, Finance, Entertainment and Sport, with a particular strength in the Middle East and US markets.

The position will include a broad range of Private Client work including -:

• Succession planning, will drafting and wealth structuring (trusts, FICs, partnerships)
• UK and international tax advice (IHT, CGT, income tax, double tax treaties)
• Cross-border estate planning and conflict of laws
• Tax residency, domicile and remittance basis guidance
• Trustee and beneficiary advisory, including restructuring
• Mental capacity and LPA matters
• Philanthropy, impact investing, and charity law
• Transparency, reporting, and anti-corruption frameworks
• UK property holding structures and related tax issues

Candidate profile

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgement
• Experience in a leading private client practice
• Confidence, common sense and collaborative focus.

The client

Our client is best known for its work in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. Founded over 70 ago, the firm has built a reputation for advising high-profile individuals, creative businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. Their expertise spans intellectual property, commercial law, family law and dispute resolution, with a particular strength in navigating complex legal issues for clients in the public eye.

To apply

Follow the link - https://www.canterleighsearch.com/registrations, or please contact us in confidence at (sam@canterleighsearch.com), or reach out via LinkedIn.

All enquiries will be handled with discretion.

About Canter Leigh Search

Canter Leigh Search is a specialist executive search firm dedicated to connecting top-tier legal talent with leading law firms and in-house legal teams. With a values-driven approach and deep industry insight, we tailor every search to align with our clients’ strategic goals and culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and search partner, committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices and championing diversity across the legal sector. Our processes are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility at every stage of the recruitment journey. Whether advising on partner moves, team builds, or senior in-house appointments, we bring clarity, discretion, and a commitment to long-term success.