Associate (5–7 PQE) — UK Private Client

Quix Recruitment Group (on behalf of a client); Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quix Recruitment Group (on behalf of a client) is assisting a prestigious international law firm in Cheltenham to recruit an Associate (5–7 PQE) for their Private Client practice. The role focuses on managing high-value estate and tax planning matters for high-net-worth entrepreneurs, investors, and landed estates.

The successful candidate will handle complex matters, draft sophisticated documentation, mentor junior staff, and participate in business development activities as part of a hybrid

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 5–7 years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of estate administration, inheritance tax, and trusts.
• STEP qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercial legal advice to high-net-worth clients.
• Manage a substantial, varied, and complex caseload independently.
• Draft complex legal documentation with minimal supervision.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Engage in business development, including seminars, presentations, and pitches.

Skills

Estate administration

Inheritance tax

Trusts

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Associate (5–7 PQE) — UK Private Client

Organising Institution / Firm

Quix Recruitment Group (on behalf of a client)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with 5–7 years' PQE; excellent knowledge of estate administration, inheritance tax, and trusts.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Quix Recruitment Group is facilitating the recruitment of an Associate (5–7 PQE) for a prestigious international law firm's Private Client practice based in Cheltenham. The role involves managing complex, high-value estate and tax planning matters for entrepreneurs, investors, and landed estates.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified professional.
• 5–7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Strong technical expertise in estate administration, inheritance tax, and trusts.
• STEP qualification is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide practical, commercial legal advice to high-net-worth clients.
• Manage a substantial, varied, and complex caseload independently.
• Draft complex legal documentation with minimal supervision.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Engage in business development, including seminars, presentations, and pitches.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary offered.

Mode: Full-time, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.

FAQs

• Is international experience required? No, while some matters have an international element, prior international experience is not essential.
• How is confidentiality handled? Quix Recruitment ensures all applications remain confidential; they will arrange a preliminary call to discuss the role before disclosing any candidate details to the hiring firm.

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