Private Client AssociateLocation: Exeter - hybridSalary: 85-95,000+ DOEOVERVIEWA leading national top-tier firm with a well-established Private Wealth practice is seeking a Private Client Associate to join its team. The department is Tier 2 ranked for Private Wealth work and is recognised for advising HNW and UHNW clients on complex estates, trusts, tax and succession planning matters. This role offers high-value, technically challenging work within a modern, flexible and well-supported environment.RESPONSIBILITIES- Manage a high-quality caseload of complex private client matters for HNW and UHNW clients.- Advise on estate planning, succession issues, trusts, inheritance tax planning, wills, and asset protection.- Work on multi-jurisdictional matters including cross-border estates, offshore structures, and international tax considerations.- Support senior colleagues on major files and handle your own matters autonomously.- Build strong, long-term relationships with high-value clients, intermediaries, wealth managers, and family offices.- Contribute to business development, thought leadership, and the ongoing growth of the Private Wealth offering in the South West.ABOUT YOU- Qualified Solicitor 4PQE or above in private client work.- Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients and complex estate, trust, and tax matters.- Strong technical abilities with a commercial mindset.- Work collaboratively within a national and international team.- STEP membership (or working towards)