Private Client Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor (4-7 PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm in Saffron Walden as a Private Client Lawyer. You will manage a varied caseload, from estate planning to trust and probate administration, while enjoying hybrid working options and professional development support, including pursuing the STEP qualification.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Structured progression

STEP development support

Competitive salary and bonuses

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE in private client work.
• Experience in wills, trusts, probate, and inheritance tax planning.
• Ability to handle complex legal matters compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Lead your own portfolio of private client matters with autonomy.
• Collaborate on high-value and complex matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building.

Skills

Client-first mindset

Communication skills

Ambition

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Private Client Lawyer - Associate/Senior Associate (3-6 PQE) | Saffron Walden | High-Calibre Work | Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements

Your next career-defining move.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected and forward-leaning law firm, renowned not only for its longstanding heritage but for its ambitious, people-first culture. This award-winning regional practice has built a reputation for delivering expert legal solutions while maintaining a genuine commitment to balance, innovation, and personal growth.

The Role
You'll join a high-performing Private Client team based in Saffron Walden, where you'll take on a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, from estate planning for high-net-worth individuals to trusts, wealth preservation, and probate administration. You'll handle sensitive, often complex matters with both strategic focus and a human touch.

What You'll Do:

• Lead your own portfolio of private client matters with autonomy
• Collaborate with a supportive team of specialists on high-value and complex matters
• Actively contribute to business development and client relationship building
• Enjoy the freedom to shape your career within a structure that supports growth

STEP Development & Career Progression
The firm actively encourages and supports professional development, including full financial and practical support for those undertaking the STEP qualification. You'll be working alongside experienced STEP-qualified lawyers, giving you the opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge and gain the prestigious TEP designation to advance your expertise and long-term career prospects.

Who We're Looking For
You'll be a qualified Solicitor (or Legal Executive) with around 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in private client work. You'll be confident in handling matters including wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning and LPAs. Above all, you'll bring:

• A track record of excellence and a client-first mindset
• The ability to communicate complex advice clearly and compassionately
• Ambition to progress, develop, and help grow the practice

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Hybrid working and autonomy over your diary
• Structured progression, STEP development, and clear routes to senior roles
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and generous benefits
• Collaborative, inclusive, and genuinely people-focused culture

If you're ready to level up your career with a firm that blends prestige with purpose, where your skills are respected and your future is taken seriously, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today or reach out to Andrew Chapman on 0203 865 2113 for a confidential discussion.