Principal Associate - Private Client

Mills & Reeve; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills & Reeve is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate in Norwich to join their Private Client team. This role involves managing complex matters for high net worth clients, collaborating with various teams, and requires strong legal and interpersonal skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, valuing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE experience at a large regional or city firm.
• Experience with high net worth individuals and trustees.
• Strong case management and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, collaborating with partners on high-value matters.
• Advise clients on estate and succession planning, including trusts and tax issues.
• Conduct detailed legal research and documentation.

Skills

Excellent written English

Good research skills

Negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

Completed or working towards STEP Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mills & Reeve are seeking a Senior/Principal Associate to join the Private Client team in Norwich. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top 40 law firm and a fantastic Private Client team.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, first-class associate to join our fast-growing leading Private Client Team. This role will be based in Norwich, with occasional travel to our London and Cambridge offices. You will work alongside Norwich partners on complex/high-value matters, as well as managing your own caseload. The work is varied, acting for clients ranging from landowners to entrepreneurs, often requiring collaboration with other teams such as real estate and corporate.

The person

You will have experience managing your own files, including financial management. Ideally, you will have completed or be working towards the STEP Diploma.

• Excellent written English
• Good research skills, including ability to use online sources
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, potential clients, and multipliers
• Negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• Time and matter management skills
• Listening and questioning skills
• Self-starting, with common sense and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, including the ability to influence and persuade
• IT literacy, including familiarity with MS Office

The activities

You will be 4+ year PQE with experience gained at a large regional or city firm advising high net worth individuals and trustees on issues including estate and succession planning, inheritance tax and capital gains tax, complex will drafting, trustee powers and duties, and establishment of trusts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

The benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefits.

Pre-employment screening

If offered a role, comprehensive pre-employment screening will be conducted, including DBS check, right to work verification, employment history, and character assessment. Full details are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve focuses on achieving more for clients, their businesses, and communities. We build personal relationships and tailor advice to individual needs. Our team of over 1,250 people and 750 lawyers share the vision of "Achieve more. Together." We are ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, valued for our people, and recognized as a great place to work.

And finally

We value diverse perspectives and ideas, providing an inclusive, supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements are considered, and workplace adjustments are supported. For more on our diversity and inclusion initiatives, visit our website.