Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Liverpool City Region; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working up to 3 days from home

Established caseload and varied work

Autonomy over caseload management

Close-knit, collaborative team

Leadership support and development op

Résumé du poste

Realm Recruit is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its Merseyside team, offering autonomy and a flexible, hybrid work pattern. You will manage a varied caseload in wills, probate, and estate planning, delivering high-quality, compassionate advice.

The firm values development and a collaborative culture with strong leadership support. With a century of experience, Realm Recruit provides an established, supportive environment and genuine opportunities for professional growth,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Client experience (E)
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration (E)
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (E)
• Confidence working autonomously and collaboratively (E)
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate advice (E)
• Experience advising on trusts and estate planning (D)
• Knowledge of Court of Protection matters and LPAs (D)
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues (D)
• Interest in business development and professional networking (D)

Responsabilités

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting wills and advising on estate planning
• Handling probate and estate administration
• Advising on trusts and succession matters
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Handling Court of Protection matters
• Delivering clear, compassionate client advice
• Maintaining regulatory compliance
• Developing client and professional relationships
• Supporting the department's continued growth
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm

Connaissances

Private Client

Wills & Probate

Estate Planning

Caseload Management

Client Care

Attention to Detail

Autonomy

Team Collaboration

Mentoring Juniors

Business Development

Description du poste

• Handle a varied, established Private Client caseload within a respected firm with over 100 years of history
• Enjoy up to three days working from home, with genuine autonomy and flexibility
• Join a close-knit team with strong leadership support and investment in your development

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, interesting work and a firm that genuinely values its people?

This established Merseyside law firm is looking for a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor to join its supportive and collaborative team.

You’ll manage a varied caseload covering wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. With plenty of work already available, you’ll be able to focus on delivering excellent client service without the pressure of building a caseload from scratch.

The firm combines over a century of legal expertise with a modern, people-focused approach. It places genuine emphasis on personal and professional development, investing in its employees through business consultants and health and fitness professionals.

You’ll enjoy the freedom to manage your own matters while benefiting from an experienced leadership group and a close-knit team. The culture is built around care, integrity and collaboration, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor seeking a supportive long-term environment.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Client experience (E)
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration (E)
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (E)
• Confidence working autonomously and collaboratively (E)
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate advice (E)
• Experience advising on trusts and estate planning (D)
• Knowledge of Court of Protection matters and LPAs (D)
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues (D)
• Interest in business development and professional networking (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting wills and advising on estate planning
• Handling probate and estate administration
• Advising on trusts and succession matters
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Handling Court of Protection matters
• Delivering clear, compassionate client advice
• Maintaining regulatory compliance
• Developing client and professional relationships
• Supporting the department's continued growth
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000–£65,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – up to 3 days from home
• Established caseload with varied Private Client work
• Autonomy over caseload management
• Close-knit, collaborative team
• Support from an experienced leadership group
• Investment in professional and personal development
• Access to business consultants and health and fitness professionals
• Modern, forward-thinking working environment
• Supportive culture focused on employee wellbeing

This is an excellent opportunity to combine high-quality Private Client work, genuine flexibility and a supportive working environment within a firm that has built its reputation on long-standing relationships and exceptional client care.

If you're a Senior Associate looking for greater autonomy and a firm that invests in your long-term development, this could be the ideal next step.

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.