Private Client Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor

• Inherit an established caseload of complex estates, trusts and estate planning matters
• Work alongside Legal 500-recognised lawyers within a highly regarded national team
• Enjoy three days working from home, excellent benefits and opportunities to develop junior solicitors

Are you a technically strong Private Client Solicitor looking for high-quality work, greater flexibility and the opportunity to develop your career within a leading national firm?

This highly regarded law firm is looking for a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor with 4–8 years’ PQE to join its established Birmingham team.

You’ll inherit an existing caseload of complex estate administration, estate planning and trusts, advising clients on protecting their wealth and providing for future generations.

Working as part of a national Private Client team, you’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues across multiple offices, including Legal 500-recognised lawyers. You’ll also have the opportunity to delegate work to junior solicitors and support their development.

The firm has an excellent reputation for technical expertise and client care, alongside longstanding recognition as a leading employer. It’s an environment where delivering outstanding advice and doing the best for clients come first, supported by the resources of a national practice.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 4–8 years’ PQE in Private Client work (E)
• Strong estate administration experience (E)
• Excellent technical Private Client knowledge (E)
• Ability to manage complex matters independently (E)
• Exceptional attention to detail (E)
• Strong drafting and advisory skills (E)
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service (E)
• Collaborative approach and high professional standards (E)
• Experience advising on trusts and estate planning (D)
• Experience delegating to or mentoring junior solicitors (D)
• STEP qualification or ongoing studies (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing complex estate administration matters
• Advising on estate and succession planning
• Handling trust-related work
• Supporting lifetime and post-death planning
• Advising clients on wealth preservation
• Managing an established Private Client caseload
• Collaborating with colleagues across national offices
• Delegating work to junior solicitors
• Supporting junior colleagues’ development
• Delivering high-quality, client-focused advice

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – 3 days from home, 2 in the office
• 28 days’ holiday
• Private healthcare cover
• Pension contributions matched up to 4% initially, rising to 6% after six months
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Income protection scheme
• Employee care scheme with confidential 24-hour support
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee-funded dental scheme
• Travel loan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Technology benefit scheme
• Employee offers and discounts
• Established caseload of complex Private Client work
• Opportunity to work alongside Legal 500-recognised lawyers
• Supportive national team with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues

This is an excellent opportunity to combine technically challenging Private Client work, genuine flexibility and an outstanding benefits package.

If you’re an experienced solicitor who takes pride in delivering exceptional advice and wants to develop your career alongside respected specialists, this could be the ideal next step.

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

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.