Private Client Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Enhanced parental pay

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Cambridge is seeking a talented Associate to join their Tier-ranked Private Client team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including drafting wills and administering complex estates. This role requires a UK-qualified Solicitor with significant experience in providing high-quality legal advice while building strong client relationships. The firm offers generous benefits, including life assurance and enhanced parental pay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience in Private Client or relevant experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality legal advice with supervision.
• Proficient in drafting documentation and preparing client reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and stimulating caseload including drafting wills and tax planning.
• Administer complex and high-value estates.
• Advise on trusts and elderly client services.

Skills

File management

Client relationship management

Legal drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor

Job description

Oculus Legal Group is proud to be partnering with a highly respected Top 200 Law Firm in Cambridge, seeking a talented Associate to join their Tier‑ranked Private Client team.

The Role

You will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload, including:

• Drafting wills, wealth protection strategies, and inheritance tax planning.
• Administering complex and high‑value estates.
• Advising on trusts, inheritance matters, and elderly client services.
• Handling a mixed portfolio of client matters independently, delivering exceptional legal advice while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Providing support on more complex matters requiring additional expertise or capacity across the firm’s network of offices.

About You

• UK‑qualified Solicitor with 2+PQE in Private Client (or relevant experience).
• Capable of delivering high‑quality, proactive legal advice under appropriate supervision.
• Skilled in file management, drafting documentation, reviewing titles, and preparing client reports.
• A strong communicator with a client‑focused approach and keen attention to detail.

Why Join This Firm?

• Income protection/Life assurance
• Enhanced adoption, maternity, parental and paternity pay

To apply, please submit CV via the “Apply Now” link on this page.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ffion Watts at Oculus Legal Group.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services