Private Client Associate – West Sussex

Origin Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with at least 4 years PQE to join their Private Client Group. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, drafting wills, and supporting on complex matters. This role offers a competitive package, career progression, and flexible working arrangements, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Above-market salary

Excellent benefits

Clear career path

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE in a top tier practice.
• Experience in private client matters.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an effective member of the Private Client Group.
• Manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Achieve targets as defined by Group and Department Heads.

Skills

Will drafting

Estate administration

Lasting Power of Attorney

Trust work

Court of Protection work

Job description

Overview

My client; a heavyweight Legal 500 firm with offices through London & the South East are now seeking either Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 4 YRS PQE gained within a top tier practice to join their highly regarded ranked team.

Due to increased workflow within the private client team we are seeking an ambitious Solicitor to join this dynamic department working on a broad range of private client matters including but not limited to:

• Will drafting, estate administration, Lasting Power of Attorney, elements of trust work and, to a limited extent, Court of Protection work whilst supporting Associates & Partners on more complex matters as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• To operate as an effective member of the Private Client Group within the Tax, Trusts and Probate team and within the wider Private Client Department.
• To be responsible with minimal supervision for own caseload of work and own fee targets.
• Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head and Department Head including contributing to hours and fees.

What’s on offer

• A highly competitive package, including above-market salary and excellent benefits.
• Legal 500 ranked work and the opportunity to work alongside leading individuals.
• A clear career path.
• Hybrid/flexible working, allowing for great work-life balance.