Managing Associate / Director – Private Client Services

Freeths | Oxford

Join a nationally recognised private client team at Freeths, where exceptional legal expertise, collaborative thinking, and client-focused solutions are at the heart of everything we do.

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About Freeths

Freeths is home to a highly respected Private Client Services (PCS) team of around 50 professionals working across our offices nationwide.

Our reputation in private wealth law is long established. For 15 consecutive years, Freeths’ Trusts, Estates and Tax lawyers have achieved a Tier 1 ranking in the prestigious Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide.

Our Oxford Trusts, Estates and Tax team is recognised as Top Tier and is jointly led by Partner Louise Lewis and Partner Lisa Mark-Bell, both of whom are ranked in Chambers High Net Worth and Legal 500. Lisa is also dual qualified as both a Solicitor and a Chartered Tax Adviser.

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The Opportunity

We are looking to appoint a talented Managing Associate or Director level lawyer to join our leading Oxford team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a practice advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families on a wide variety of sophisticated private client matters.

You will work alongside recognised specialists in trusts, estates, and tax, gaining exposure to complex and high-quality instructions while further developing your own expertise and profile.

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What You’ll Be Working On

Our team advises on a broad spectrum of matters involving significant and often complex asset structures. Clients include those with:

• International assets

• Agricultural interests

• Literary estates

• Business holdings

• Cross-border interests

• Other complex personal and family wealth structures

Within the wider team, our senior lawyers specialise in areas such as:

• Acting as independent administrators in high net worth contested estates

• Advising on complex mental capacity matters

• Administering cross-border estates

• Supporting agricultural clients with tailored succession and tax planning

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Why This Role Stands Out

Freeths is known for its ability to combine technical excellence with a flexible, practical approach. We are committed to finding solutions that work for clients in the real world.

One example of this collaborative approach is our Private Wealth Initiative, where lawyers from our Corporate and Trusts, Estates and Tax teams work together to create integrated succession and tax planning strategies for business owners.

In this role, you will have the chance to:

• Work on high-calibre, complex instructions

• Collaborate with leaders in their fields

• Take on meaningful supervisory responsibilities

• Build your profile through supported business development activities

• Continue your professional growth within a top-ranked team

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Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a lawyer at Managing Associate or Director level who brings strong technical expertise, excellent client handling skills, and the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

You will thrive here if you are someone who:

• Cares deeply about delivering outstanding client service

• Communicates openly and effectively

• Collaborates well with colleagues across disciplines

• Enjoys working on complex private client matters

• Is motivated to contribute to the growth and success of the team

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Working at Freeths

Smart. Bold. Together. These values shape how we work and how we support one another.

At Freeths, you will be joining a diverse, inclusive, and ambitious team where your development is encouraged and your contribution is valued.

If you are looking for a role that offers high-quality work, genuine opportunity, and the chance to be part of a nationally recognised team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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How to Apply

No agencies please – direct applications only.

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team at:

RecruitmentFreeths@freeths.co.uk

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Join Freeths

Become part of a firm where collaboration, excellence, and ambition go hand in hand.

Do we sound like the right match for you? If so, we’d love to hear from you.