Private Client Associate/Senior Associate

• Manage a varied private client caseload with no pigeon-holing
• Join a Legal 500-recognised, family-friendly team with a long-standing reputation
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible culture with structured progression paths

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate to join a respected, Legal 500-recognised firm in Coventry. You’ll take on a broad caseload of wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, stepping into a stable and collegiate team environment.

The team is well-established, with a predominantly female staff and a focus on genuine flexibility and work-life balance. This is the perfect role for a confident solicitor looking to join a firm where people stay long term, quality work is standard, and support and wellbeing are prioritised.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent level of experience)
• Experience across the full spectrum of private client work (wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, COP)
• STEP or SFE qualification advantageous but not essential
• Confident managing your own files independently
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Organised, approachable, and a strong team player

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50k, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme — accessible and rewarding
• Day off for your birthday
• Gym membership contribution
• 65 staff (85% female), with a strong people-first culture
• Structured career progression with clear pathways
• After settling in, flexible start/finish times (36.25-hour weekly requirement)
• Friendly, down-to-earth working environment
• Shared paralegal support to ease file management

Contact Rachael Conley

If you’re looking for a secure, friendly, and genuinely flexible firm where you can grow your private client career, contact Rachael Conley at rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.