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Senior Associate- Private Client

Hunter Savage
Belfast · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Belfast, County Antrim
Category
Legal
Private Client Solicitor (Senior level 8 years PQE+)- BELFAST

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Description:

We are hiring for our client, a leading commercial law firm in Belfast, seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded team at a senior level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor to work closely with individuals, families, business owners and trustees on a broad range of complex private wealth matters. The successful candidate will advise on wills, trusts, succession planning, inheritance tax, estate administration and capacity-related matters.

The role offers high-quality work, direct client responsibility and the opportunity to play an important part in the continued development of an established Private Client practice.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

Generous salary and benefits package

High-quality private client work - Advise on complex estates, trusts, tax planning and wealth preservation matters

Clear progression - Join a respected team offering genuine scope to develop your profile and long-term career

The Role:

* Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate planning and succession matters
* Manage the administration of complex and high-value estates
* Provide inheritance tax, wealth preservation and lifetime planning advice
* Advise on Enduring Powers of Attorney, capacity and controllership matters
* Draft wills, trust documents and other private client documentation
* Build trusted relationships with individuals, families, trustees and professional advisers
* Support and supervise more junior members of the team
* Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Private Client practice

The Person:

* Qualified solicitor with strong Private Client experience (8 years PQE+)
* Operating at Senior Associate level or ready to step into a senior position
* Experience advising on wills, trusts, probate, succession planning and estate administration
* Comfortable managing complex matters and maintaining direct client relationships
* Strong technical, drafting and communication skills
* xwzovoh Commercially aware, empathetic and confident handling sensitive matters
* STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
* Able to support junior colleagues and contribute to the development of the team

The Reward:

* Competitive senior-level salary and benefits package
* High-quality and varied Private Client work
* Strong platform for progression
* Supportive and collaborative working environment

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage

To apply for this Private Client Solicitor job or for more information, contact Nikki Bell at Hunter Savage (). As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we bring deep market knowledge and a confidential approach to every legal role we support.

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