Private Client – Senior Associate

We’re looking for someone who will not only be technically strong and deliver excellent work, but who will genuinely enhance the team around them. This is a close-knit, collaborative department where attitude really matters – a strong team ethic, real attention to detail, a willingness to support and bring on others, and a positive, can-do approach are absolutely key. If you enjoy being part of a team that pulls together, takes pride in its work, and does so with a bit of energy and good humour along the way, you’ll fit in perfectly.

The role

You’ll manage your own varied and high-quality private client caseload, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Trust creation and administration

Alongside your own files, you will also:

• Support and help supervise junior members of the team
• Provide technical guidance where needed
• Work closely with the Head of Team to maintain high standards across the department
• Play an active part in a collaborative and supportive team environment

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with solid Private Client experience (around 5+ PQE preferred, though we will be flexible for the right person)
• Has strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, IHT and trusts
• Is confident supporting and developing junior colleagues
• Is organised, approachable and commercially aware
• Enjoys building trusted long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Brings a positive, team-focused attitude to their work

STEP qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What we offer

• A respected and long-established regional firm
• High-quality, established caseload
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A genuinely key role within a growing department

We’re looking for someone who will not only do the job well, but who will also fit the culture of the team – strong team ethic, attention to detail, willingness to support others, and a positive attitude (ideally with a smile that goes with it).