Private Client Associate/Senior Associate

Realm Recruit; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Coventry is seeking a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate to join their well-established team. The role involves managing a broad caseload of private client matters in a supportive, flexible environment, prioritizing work-life balance and professional growth. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience, contributing to a people-first culture.

Benefits

Flexible start/finish times

Gym membership contribution

Day off for your birthday

Bonus scheme

Shared paralegal support

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and COP matters.
• Confident managing files independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload.
• Join a supportive team focused on work-life balance.
• Participate in structured career progression.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client care

Organized

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

STEP or SFE qualification

Job description

• Manage a varied private client caseload with no pigeon-holing
• Join a Legal 500-recognised, family-friendly team with a long-standing reputation
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible culture with structured progression paths

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate to join a respected, Legal 500-recognised firm in Coventry. You'll take on a broad caseload of wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, stepping into a stable and collegiate team environment.

The team is well-established, with a predominantly female staff and a focus on genuine flexibility and work-life balance. This is the perfect role for a confident solicitor looking to join a firm where people stay long term, quality work is standard, and support and wellbeing are prioritised.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent level of experience)
• Experience across the full spectrum of private client work (wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, COP)
• STEP or SFE qualification advantageous but not essential
• Confident managing your own files independently
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Organised, approachable, and a strong team player

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50k, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme — accessible and rewarding
• Day off for your birthday
• Gym membership contribution
• 65 staff (85% female), with a strong people-first culture
• Structured career progression with clear pathways
• After settling in, flexible start/finish times (36.25-hour weekly requirement)
• Friendly, down-to-earth working environment
• Shared paralegal support to ease file management

Contact Kelly Reid

If you’re looking for a secure, friendly, and genuinely flexible firm where you can grow your private client career, contact Kelly Reid [e-mail] call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.