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Private Client Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

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  • Handle high-quality HNW work with a national platform behind you
  • Step into a flagship office with a clear route to progression
  • Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and support in a collaborative team

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation in the North West and growing national backing. You’ll be part of a thriving Private Client team that delivers expert advice with a personal touch, trusted by high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners across the region.

Based in the firm’s office near Burnley, you’ll step into a diverse caseload of wills, probate, and estate planning matters, with the chance to develop your leadership and technical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Who we’re looking for

  • 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
  • Experienced in managing a mixed private client caseload with minimal supervision
  • Proven track record advising HNW clients and handling complex estates
  • STEP qualified (preferred but not essential)
  • Personable, client-focused, and collaborative
  • Commercially aware, with a genuine interest in supporting junior team members

What you’ll be doing

  • Managing a caseload comprising roughly 60% probate and 40% wills work
  • Advising on estate planning and administration, wills, trusts, and tax-efficient strategies
  • Working with succession planning for family businesses and HNW individuals
  • Supporting the wider team’s growth through mentoring and collaboration

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience and level 
  • 2 days working from home per week
  • Option to compress hours across 4 days
  • Part-time (4 days/week) considered
  • Large, open-plan flagship office with plenty of parking and great access from the M65
  • Clear progression path: Associate → Senior Associate → Associate Partner → Senior Partner
  • Friendly, professional, and social team with a strong community presence
  • Excellent support and investment in career development
  • Genuine work-life balance with autonomy and flexibility built in

If you’re a technically strong and personable private client lawyer looking to make your mark in East Lancashire, this is your chance to do meaningful work with a respected regional firm that’s growing with purpose.

Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

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Key details

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000

Location

  • Lancashire

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Private Client

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