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 Kelly Reid
If you’re looking for a secure, friendly, and genuinely flexible firm where you can grow your private client career, contact Kelly Reid at kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000
Location
- West Midlands
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-47059
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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