Private Client Associate (4+ PQE) up to Head of Department

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Private Client Associate to join a thriving team in Hinckley. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with 4+ years of PQE to manage a mixed caseload and lead the private client team. Benefits include hybrid working, annual leave, and ongoing development. This position focuses on wills, probate, and trusts, requiring strong client care skills and technical expertise.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible / Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Accessible to public transport

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PQE or 8+ years as a Senior Associate/Head of Department.
• Strong technical knowledge in relevant legal areas.
• Confident in managing an independent caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed Private Client caseload including wills, probate, trusts.
• Drive forward a highly regarded, award-winning private client team.

Skills

Wills

Probate

Powers of Attorney

Inheritance Tax

Trusts

Client care

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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The Role

Private Client Associate to Head of Department – Hinckley - Competitive Salary

Superb opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor, from mid-level to Head of Department, to join a thriving National Legal 500 Practice in their office in Hinckley.

Due to the continued development and expansion of the firm, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor and a new Head of Department to work alongside its existing team to assist in driving forward a highly regarded, award winning private client team.

The firm is recognised across the globe for its outstanding client care and high-quality lawyers. Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Private Client Team, it is now seeking to appoint an Associate and Head of Department to work alongside its existing Private Client Team, handling a mixed Private Client caseload to include wills, probate, trusts and estates planning.

The Candidate

• Associate 4+ PQE or 8+ Senior Associate / Head of Department
• Strong technical knowledge in Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax and Trusts
• Confident managing an independent caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Proven ability to meet fee income targets in a fast-paced environment
• Full STEP membership would be desirable

The Benefits & How to Apply

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible / Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home dependant on experience)
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Accessible to public transport

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.