Private Client Associate/Senior Associate
- Step into a high-performing, top-tier private client team with full national reach
- Focus on high-value, complex work with full flexibility and structured progression
- Excellent salary, support to specialise, and a people-first culture
This national law firm is looking to hire a talented private client solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level to join its growing department. With the recent appointment of a new National Head of Private Client, the firm is entering a new era of strategic growth and innovation—and is keen to invest in experienced solicitors with a passion for private client work.
You’ll join a firm with a thriving team culture, a deep commitment to personal development, and a clear structure for career advancement. Whether you’re looking to specialise in cross-border estates, business owner wealth, or agriculture, you’ll be supported to build your profile and refine your expertise.
Who we’re looking for
- Private client solicitor with 4–8 years’ PQE (Associate/Senior Associate level)
- Experience advising on wills, trusts, tax planning and estate administration
- Interest in developing a niche—such as international matters, agricultural estates, or complex trust structures
- A team player with strong technical and communication skills
Salary & benefits
- £60,000–£75,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working – 1–2 days in the office per week
- Bonus scheme and progression to Legal Director or Partner
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking at Associate level
- STEP development and national peer support
- Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support
- Sunday Times Best Place to Work
Contact Kelly Reid
If you’re a private client associate or senior associate ready to join a firm where your growth is prioritised and your niche can flourish, contact Kelly Reid at kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-46425-5
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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