Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor
- Step into a senior role with real influence, not blocked by hierarchy
- Clear pathway to salaried partner in a high-performing, profitable firm
- Work on HNW estates and trusts within a genuinely collaborative team
This Solihull-based role is a strategic senior hire at a key moment for the private client team. With retirements and reduced hours at senior level, there’s a genuine need for someone who can step in, take ownership and provide stability, not just fill a gap.
From day one, you’ll be trusted to run a meaningful caseload of complex private client matters, particularly around HNW estate planning and trusts. You won’t be micromanaged or held back; the expectation is that you can operate independently, make sound decisions and quickly become a reliable senior presence.
Within the first year, you’ll naturally become a go-to person for complex files and a sounding board for junior lawyers. The team is close-knit and protective of its culture, so building trust and credibility matters just as much as technical ability.
Looking ahead, this role offers genuine progression. As senior capacity continues to thin, you’ll have the opportunity to step into a leadership-style position, shaping the direction of the team and potentially progressing to a salaried partner level.
The culture is one of the biggest draws, no egos, no internal politics, just a collaborative environment where people focus on doing good work and supporting each other. It’s a firm where people tend to stay, not move on.
Who we’re looking for
- 6–8+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
- Strong experience in HNW estate planning and trusts
- Able to run complex files independently with minimal supervision
- Confident, credible senior presence
- Strong client care and relationship management skills
- Collaborative, grounded and not ego-driven
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior lawyers (Desired)
- Background in a strong regional or national firm (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a caseload of complex private client matters
- Leading on HNW estate planning and trust work
- Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and colleagues
- Supporting and guiding junior lawyers informally
- Working closely with Corporate and Family teams on cross-referrals
- Contributing to the long-term development and stability of the team
Salary & Benefits
- £65,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
- Clear route to salaried partner / leadership-level role
- Strong, profitable firm with long-term job security
- Collaborative, no-ego culture with high staff retention
- Hybrid working, typically 2 days from home
- Supportive environment with realistic workloads
- Opportunity to shape the future direction of the team
Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
If you’re looking for a senior private client role where you can have real influence, Rachael can talk you through how this compares to other opportunities in the West Midlands.
Key details
Salary
£65,000 - £70,000
Location
- West Midlands
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-64234
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in the West Midlands.
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