Private Client Associate Solicitor

• Highly competitive salary
• Annual profit share
• Employee-owned firm with genuine influence and progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE) to step into an associate-level role within a growing, employee-owned firm in Coventry.

You’ll join a well-established Trusts & Estates department at an exciting stage of growth. The firm has expanded significantly in recent years and continues to invest in its people, systems and long-term development, making this a strong move for a solicitor who wants both quality work and a clear route forward.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Strong experience across wills, estate administration, trusts and LPAs
• Confident managing a broad caseload independently
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Commercially aware and interested in contributing to growth
• Collaborative, personable and professional

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and growing a full private client caseload, including:
• Drafting and reviewing key legal documents
• Advising clients across the full trusts & estates portfolio
• Supporting colleagues and working collaboratively within the department
• Contributing to business development and departmental growth

In your first 6 months, you’ll be expected to confidently handle an active caseload and embed yourself within the team. By 12 months, you’ll be operating fully independently at Associate/Senior Associate level, contributing to business development and supporting the department’s expansion. Longer term, you’ll become a trusted senior figure, helping shape the direction of the team and mentoring junior colleagues.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Annual salary review
• 4% employer / 4% employee pension (salary sacrifice)
• Group Life Insurance (3x salary
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Financial health & wellbeing support
• Hybrid working, up to 2 days from home once established

As an employee-owned firm, everyone has a voice and a genuine stake in the firm’s success. The culture is collaborative, supportive and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on ownership, innovation and long-term development.

This is an exciting time to join the firm, which has seen significant growth and shows no signs of slowing down.

Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Rachael specialises in Private Client roles across the Midlands and can offer a confidential discussion about how this opportunity compares to others in the Coventry market.