Associate – Private Client – Plymouth – 5+ Years PQE

Overview

As a senior Private Client Associate in Plymouth, you will drive growth of the department while delivering high-quality private client work. You’ll lead and mentor junior colleagues, shape client experiences, and contribute to the firm’s strategic direction. The role blends complex legal work with people leadership and business development in a supportive, community-focused culture. You will handle Wills, estates, trusts, and related planning, leveraging expert knowledge to strengthen client relationships and firm reputation. This is a leadership-capable, growth-focused opportunity at a respected regional firm.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• social responsibility initiatives
• cross-team collaboration
• equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload across private client matters
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior colleagues
• Contribute to business development and the firm’s strategic direction
• Shape and refine team processes and client experience
• Handle matters including Wills, Estate Administration and Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust and Inheritance Tax Planning, and Trust Administration

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in private client work
• STEP membership or willingness to work towards it
• Strong technical knowledge across core private client areas
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Strong business development skills and ability to build client relationships
• Commitment to exceptional client care, professionalism and integrity
• Desire to contribute to wider firm success and culture

• client relationship management
• leadership and mentoring
• communication
• Wills
• Estate Administration and Probate
• Lasting Powers of Attorney

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