Private Client Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Bury is seeking a Private Client Associate to join their collaborative team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload that includes wills, trusts, and estate administration, with a focus on complex matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in private client law and strong interpersonal skills. This firm offers competitive salaries, hybrid working conditions, and extensive employee benefits including a supportive culture for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Career progression framework

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in private client matters.
• Ability to advise confidently on complex estates.
• Organized and empathetic with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of wills, probate, LPAs and trusts.
• Advise clients on inheritance tax planning.
• Work closely with the Legal Project Management team.

Skills

Wills experience

Estate administration

LPAs experience

Trusts expertise

Inheritance tax planning

Strong communication skills

Job description

• Join a thriving, people-first private client team recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers
• Handle a varied caseload of wills, probate, LPAs and trusts, with complex HNW matters included
• Enjoy hybrid working, exceptional benefits, and fast-track career development in a values-led firm

A long-established and growing regional law firm is looking for a passionate Private Client Associate to join its friendly and collaborative team at its Bury office. You’ll take on a high-quality caseload with support from experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to develop into a future leader within the department.

You’ll advise clients on the full range of private client matters, including complex wills, estate administration, trusts, inheritance tax planning and LPAs. You’ll also work closely with the firm’s Legal Project Management team and paralegal support, while attending local events and client homes to maintain and grow strong community connections.

This is a rare chance to join a top-tier, Lexcel-accredited law firm that blends tradition and innovation. With a supportive culture, clear values, and a track record of internal promotion, you’ll be empowered to progress and build a name for yourself in private client law.

Who we’re looking for

• qualified solicitor with experience in wills, estate administration, LPAs and trusts
• able to confidently advise clients on complex estates and inheritance tax planning
• organised, empathetic and client-focused, with strong communication skills
• full clean driving licence required
• someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to grow

Salary & Benefits

• competitive salary
• hybrid working (office base in Bury, plus travel to local offices and client homes)
• 25 days’ holiday (plus birthday off), increasing with service
• auto-enrolment pension scheme
• salary sacrifice private medical insurance scheme
• enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental policies
• death in service (after qualifying period)
• employee assistance programme
• legal services staff discount
• career progression framework and professional development support

Contact Kelly Reid

If you’re a private client solicitor looking to join a firm where you’ll be supported to reach your potential, contact Kelly Reid at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.