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.
Key details
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000
Location
- West Midlands
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-61608
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in the West Midlands.
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