Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor (Private Client) | 5+ PQE

📍 West Midlands | Hybrid Working Available
⏰ Full Time (4 days considered)
📄 Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a Legal 500-recognised practice with an excellent reputation for client service, quality work, and employee development. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to build long-term careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Team

You will join a sizeable and experienced Private Client department, working closely with senior colleagues and partners across multiple office locations. The team continues to expand its client base and is recognised for delivering high-quality advice across a broad range of private client matters.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of Private Client work, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Estate administration and probate matters
• Creation and administration of trusts
• Business development and networking activities
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Hybrid working is available following probation, with flexibility offered subject to business and client requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experienced in Private Client law with 5+ years PQE
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Committed to delivering exceptional client care
• Skilled at developing relationships with clients and referrers
• Commercially aware with an interest in business development
• Able to work collaboratively within a wider team
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client service at all times
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice guidelines
• Adhere to GDPR and relevant accounts regulations
• Support effective file and matter management
• Contribute to marketing, networking and cross-referral opportunities across the firm

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive salary
✅ Hybrid working arrangements
✅ 28+ days annual leave plus additional festive closure days and bank holidays
✅ Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits
✅ Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Life assurance/death-in-service benefit
✅ Discounted legal services for employees and family members
✅ Regular social and colleague events

Why Apply?

This firm prides itself on its people-first culture, investment in career development, and commitment to employee wellbeing. You'll be joining a successful and growing team where quality work, flexibility, and professional progression are genuinely valued.

📩 If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity in a respected regional practice, we'd love to hear from you.

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