Private Client Associate Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Private healthcare

5% employer pension contribution

Life assurance 4x salary

Volunteer leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Discounted legal services

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is assisting a highly regarded international law firm to recruit an Associate Solicitor in Bristol for private client work. The role covers wills, trusts, cross-border estates and complex probate for HNW/UHNW clients, with opportunities for advancement within an international practice.

The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus bonus. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Bristol team, handling complex matters while benefiting

Qualifications

• Private Client solicitor with focus on wills, trusts and estate planning.
• Experience handling cross-border estates and high-net-worth matters.
• Strength in complex probate, tax planning and wealth preservation.

Responsibilities

• Wills, estate planning and succession strategies.
• Trust creation, administration and tax planning.
• Complex probate and estate administration, including substantial family and business assets.
• Inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation.
• Cross-border estates, international assets and multi-jurisdictional arrangements.
• Court of Protection and capacity matters.

Skills

Wills

Estate planning

Trusts

Cross-border work

Court of Protection

Job description

Opportunity: Associate Solicitor - Private Client

Location: Bristol | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus

Complex private wealth work, international clients and the opportunity to build your expertise within an established international firm.

I'm working with a highly regarded international law firm looking to strengthen its Bristol Private Client team. With offices across the UK and internationally, the firm advises a sophisticated client base, including HNW and UHNW individuals, families and business owners, on matters that can span multiple jurisdictions.

For an Associate looking to broaden their experience, work on more complex matters and benefit from the backing of an established international practice, this is well worth exploring!

The Work:

• Wills, estate planning and succession strategies.
• Trust creation, administration and tax planning.
• Complex probate and estate administration, including substantial family and business assets.
• Inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation.
• Cross-border estates, international assets and multi-jurisdictional arrangements.
• Court of Protection and capacity matters.

With expertise spanning private wealth, family law, property and dispute resolution, the firm can offer clients joined-up advice on complex personal and business affairs, giving you valuable exposure to matters beyond the traditional Private Client remit.

The Team, Culture & Progression:

You'll join a collaborative Bristol team backed by a wider network of experienced specialists, with the autonomy to manage your work and build client relationships while continuing to develop your expertise.

The firm places real emphasis on professional development, knowledge-sharing and internal progression, with opportunities to broaden your technical experience and get involved in client development as your career advances.

It's also a certified B Corporation and holds Investor in People Gold accreditation, reflecting its commitment to responsible business and investing in its people.

Who Would Suit This?

A Private Client Solicitor with around 3+ PQE, with a strong grounding in wills, trusts, estates and succession planning, and an interest in developing their experience with high-value clients and complex matters.

Experience with HNW or UHNW clients and cross-border work would be advantageous, alongside strong technical ability, commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave and additional time off over Christmas and New Year.
• Private healthcare and family healthcare cashback.
• 5% employer pension contribution and life assurance 4x salary.
• Option to buy up to five additional days' holiday.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Wellbeing support and an employee assistance programme.
• Paid volunteering leave, cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Free will options, independent financial advice and discounted legal services.

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.