Principal Associate Solicitor - Private Client

yolk recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare and dental care

Enhanced annual leave and birthday/ank

Life assurance at 3x salary

Enhanced pension

Flexible hybrid working model

Professional development support

Collaborative culture with specialists

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate Lawyer in Bristol to join a growing private client team. The role offers hybrid and flexible working, with exposure to high-net-worth client matters including wills, trusts, and estate planning.

You will work with a collaborative group of specialists and have opportunities to shape the team’s development and client relationships within a nationwide specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on sophisticated private client matters, including complex wills, trusts, estate and succession planning, tax planning and wealth preservation.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality work with experienced specialists.

Job description

Opportunity: Senior / Principal Associate Lawyer - Private Client

Location: Bristol | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus

Great work, good people and the opportunity to shape your future.

Let's be honest, when you've reached Senior Associate or Principal Associate level, your next move needs to offer more than a new email signature and a slightly bigger salary!

You want interesting work, people you enjoy working with and a clear idea of where your career could go next. Ideally, somewhere you can keep developing without feeling like you've reached a ceiling.

That's why this opportunity caught my attention. I'm working with a specialist private client firm that's building something exciting in Bristol, and they're looking for an experienced lawyer to join their growing team.

The Firm:

Founded by an established team from a major national law firm, the business was built around a shared ambition: combining exceptional private client expertise with a more personal, collaborative approach.

They've built an impressive reputation, with recognition across multiple practice areas in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, alongside an established client base and a wider national network of specialists.

With ambitious plans for the future, it's an exciting time to join, particularly if you would like to help grow a team rather than simply slot into an established structure.

The Work:

You’ll advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on sophisticated private client matters, including complex wills, trusts, estate and succession planning, tax planning and wealth preservation.

Expect quality work, trusted client relationships and the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists. It's a role for someone who enjoys the technical challenge of private client law just as much as building lasting relationships with clients.

The Team:

The Bristol office is growing, creating a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to have a genuine voice in how the team develops.

You’ll join experienced, approachable colleagues in a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, ideas are welcomed and people are trusted to get on with their work.

With the backing of a national specialist practice, you’ll have the support and resources to do your job well, alongside the freedom to build your profile locally, develop referral relationships and contribute to the team’s success.

Where Could It Take You?

Whether you’re a Senior Associate looking towards partnership or a Principal Associate ready for greater influence, there’s scope to develop your technical expertise, leadership skills and client following.

You’ll have opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, get involved in business development and help shape the future of the practice. Your ambitions can be part of the conversation from the outset, with room to grow as the team does.

What’s On Offer?

• Private healthcare and dental care
• Enhanced annual leave, bank holidays and birthday leave, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Enhanced pension
• A truly flexible hybrid working model
• Support with professional development, further qualifications and ongoing accreditations
• A collaborative culture with approachable colleagues and access to a wider network of specialist expertise
• Genuine progression opportunities, with scope to take on greater responsibility and influence a growing team

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities