Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Warwickshire is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor to handle complex UHNW estates and trusts. With a salary of £50,000–£60,000 DOE, this role offers hybrid working and excellent professional development opportunities. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years’ PQE in private client law and strong advisory skills.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Transparent route to Partner

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years’ PQE in private client law.
• Demonstrable exposure to HNW/UHNW estates and complex probate.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Run a varied caseload of HNW estates, trusts, and probate.
• Advise clients on complex trust and tax matters.
• Support colleagues with technical expertise.

Skills

HNW/UHNW estates experience

Complex probate knowledge

Strong drafting skills

Advisory skills

Client-facing approach

Education

Qualified solicitor with minimum 6 years PQE

Job description

Overview

• Join a prestigious, employee-owned firm with one of the largest private client teams in the region
• Handle UHNW/HNW estates, complex trusts and farming matters
• £50,000–£60,000 DOE + excellent benefits + hybrid working

We’re looking for a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor to join a highly respected Legal 500 Tier 2 private client team in Warwickshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a caseload of complex, high-value matters, with the ability to shape your practice without being pigeonholed.

You’ll be part of an employee-owned firm with no external shareholders, ensuring stability, independence, and a culture grounded in shared success. Despite being one of the region’s largest private client teams, the department retains a friendly, collaborative feel and operates without hierarchy.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years’ PQE in private client law
• Demonstrable exposure to HNW/UHNW estates and complex probate
• Agricultural experience
• Technically excellent with strong drafting and advisory skills
• Ideally from a reputable firm known for quality private client work
• Supportive and approachable, whether client-facing or more technically focused

What you’ll be doing

• Running a varied caseload including HNW estates, trusts, probate, wills, LPAs and agricultural work
• Advising clients on complex trust and tax matters
• Supporting colleagues with technical expertise and contributing to the overall success of the team
• Playing a part in business development and growing the higher-end private client offering
• Working closely with Partners and other senior lawyers to ensure first-class client service

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE
• Holiday: 5 weeks per year + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Hybrid: 2–3 days in the office depending on experience and business needs
• Job security: Employee-owned firm – secure from external takeover, with values safeguarded
• Wellbeing: Collaborative, supportive culture where everyone pulls in the same direction
• Progression: Transparent route through to Partner
• Additional Benefits: Pension scheme, flexible working hours, and involvement in the strategic direction of the firm

Contact Rachael Conley
Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.