Private Client Associate Solicitor (2–4 PQE) | Top 100 Law Firm

enable Legal Recruitment Specialists; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

enable Legal Recruitment Specialists, Kingston Upon Thames, is seeking a Private Client Associate Solicitor (2–4 PQE) to manage a broad non-contentious private client caseload under partner supervision. You will advise on wills, trusts, estate administration and LPA, with cross-border considerations and strong client relationships.

The role offers hybrid working (up to 40% from home), a 9:30am–5:30pm schedule, and a generous benefits package with structured career development.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in non-contentious private client law.
• Experience managing a broad private client caseload.
• Knowledge of wills, estate administration, trusts, tax planning and LPA.
• Strong client-care, relationship-management and commercial awareness.
• 2:1 degree and ideally LPC commendation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own non-contentious private client caseload under partner supervision.
• Advise on wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and LPA, including cross-border matters.
• Maintain accurate time-recording, billing and financial management.
• Support business-development activities, networking and article writing.

Skills

Private client law

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Time management

Education

2:1 degree

LPC commendation

Job description

Private Client Associate Solicitor (2–4 PQE) | Top 100 Law Firm

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Organising Institution / Firm

enable Legal Recruitment Specialists

Rolling Basis (Official)

Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

2–4 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in non‑contentious private client law; experience managing a broad private client caseload; knowledge of wills, estate administration, trusts, tax planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney; strong client‑care and relationship‑management skills; 2:1 degree and ideally LPC commendation

Private Client Associate Solicitor (2–4PQE) – Top100 Law Firm

Organisation: enable Legal Recruitment Specialists (Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom)

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 2–4years post‑qualification experience in non‑contentious private client law
• Experience managing a broad private client caseload
• Knowledge of wills, estate administration, trusts, tax planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Strong client‑care, relationship‑management and commercial awareness
• 2:1 degree and ideally LPC commendation

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage own non‑contentious private client caseload under partner supervision
• Advise on wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, cross‑border matters, mental capacity and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Maintain accurate time‑recording, billing and financial management
• Support business‑development activities, networking and article writing

Working Arrangements

• Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm
• Hybrid working – up to 40% of time from home each month
• Generous benefits package and structured career‑development programme