Private Client Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their award-winning team in the North West. This role offers the chance to work within a Tier 1 firm known for its high-quality service to HNW individuals and families. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and work-life balance, with opportunities for career progression and community involvement. If you're passionate about private client law and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday, rising to 32 with service

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Agile working

Community involvement opportunities

Colleague-led networks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE in private client work, with experience in complex wills and trusts.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and manage caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Join a Tier 1 legal team and contribute to its growth in the North West market.
• Advise clients on complex wills, trusts, and estate planning.

Skills

Private Client Work

Complex Wills

Trusts

Estate Administration

IHT Planning

Relationship Building

Caseload Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP Qualification

Job description

Are you a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within one of the North West’s most highly regarded private client teams?

This opportunity will see you join a Tier 1 Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team, known for its high-quality work and longstanding relationships with HNW individuals, business owners, landed estates, and multi-generational families. The team is expanding and looking for someone with the passion and ambition to play a key role in their continued growth in the North West market.

You’ll enjoy a supportive and forward-thinking environment that truly values its people. With B Corp certification and awards for innovation, job satisfaction, work-life balance and EDI, this firm is setting the standard for what a modern law firm should be.

Who We’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE in private client work (we’re open to Associate and Senior Associate level)
• Experience in complex wills, trusts, estate administration, IHT planning, and ideally landed estates
• A trusted advisor who can build relationships with clients, referrers, and colleagues
• Ambition to help grow the firm’s private client presence across the North West
• STEP qualified or working towards this (preferred)
• Confident in managing your own caseload and supervising more junior team members

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days’ holiday, rising to 32 with service (plus option to buy five more)
• Private medical insurance, pension, life assurance and income protection
• Agile and hybrid working to support work/life balance
• Active colleague-led networks (LGBTQ+, REACH, social mobility, sustainability)
• Opportunities to get involved in community and pro bono work
• Clear route to progression with regular development reviews

Contact Kelly Reid

If you're ready to join a firm where you can truly make a difference – both to your clients and your career – get in touch with Kelly Reid at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.