Associate (Solicitor) - Private Clients

Are you a solicitor with approximately 2-4 years PQE in Private Client work and looking to take the next step in your career at a firm with an excellent reputation, where you can play an integral role in its continued growth?

A leading Law firm is seeking a Private Client Associate to join its established and expanding department. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload while contributing to the long-term development of the team.

The Role

The Associate will handle a broad range of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate administration and trusts. The role involves delivering clear, accurate and commercially aware advice, drafting high-standard legal documentation, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. They will maintain strong client relationships, progress matters efficiently and support business development activities such as networking and client engagement.

Team Collaboration

The Associate will work closely with colleagues across the team and wider firm, supporting partners and senior lawyers on more complex matters. They will contribute positively to team culture, share technical knowledge and build strong relationships with internal teams and external advisers such as accountants and financial planners.

Training and Development

The position includes supporting the mentoring and development of junior team members, contributing to internal training sessions and encouraging continuous improvement. The Associate will maintain up-to-date legal knowledge through CPD, seek feedback, and work towards increased responsibility and specialist expertise.

Research Responsibilities

The role requires undertaking legal and technical research, monitoring developments in legislation and case law, applying findings accurately to client matters and sharing relevant insights with the wider team.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset. They will be commercially aware, well organised, proactive and capable of working independently and collaboratively. Integrity, discretion and sound judgement are essential.