Private Client Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK legal recruitment firm is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate in Birmingham. The role involves managing a high-value private client caseload with a focus on wills and trust management, working closely with a Legal 500 recommended Lead Partner. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of up to £105,000 and a superb working environment with options for hybrid work. Benefits include generous leave and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance and income protection

Discounts for gym memberships and others

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience running a high-value Private Client caseload.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied caseload.
• Professionally communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Lead Partner on high-value private client files.
• Manage a mixed Private Client caseload including wills and trusts.

Skills

Private Client Associate / Senior Associate experience

Wills, Probate, and Administration of Estates

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

The Role

Private Client Senior Associate – Birmingham - Salary up to £105,000

This award-winning national firm offers specialist quality legal advice to a broad range of individuals on matters such as wealth management, wills & inheritance, divorce and children, and accident & medical claims.

The firm is recognised across the globe for its outstanding client care and high-quality lawyers. Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Private Client Team, it is now seeking to appoint a Senior Associate to work alongside its existing Private Client Team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience running a high-value, mixed Private Client caseload to include wills, probate, trusts and estates planning.

The role involves working closely with a Legal 500 recommended Lead Partner on high-value private client files.

The Candidate

• Private Client Associate / Senior Associate with at least 5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience within matters such as Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Administration of Estates
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
• Technically strong with an eye for detail

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary - Up to £105,000 DOE
• Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office with the offer of agile and hybrid ways of working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave and a day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance and income protection
• Discounts to use for gym memberships, car leasing, mobile phone contracts and insurance products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact : Lauren Green, Retained Consultant

Office Number : 0121 392 7377 Mobile : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.