Associate Solicitor – Private Client – Cardiff – 5-8 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you support the Private Client team in Cardiff, focusing on wills, probate, and trusts to support high‑value estates. You will manage a broad caseload, provide pragmatic advice, and nurture client relationships while developing the department strategically. You’ll supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development, all within a collaborative, regulated environment. This is a senior, influential position at a forward‑thinking regional firm with clear progression opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal day and birthday leave
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
• Gym membership discounts
• Progression and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and varied caseload (wills, estate planning, probate, trusts)
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice
• Handle sensitive matters with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and support staff
• Play an active role in business development and networking
• Ensure regulatory and professional compliance
• Contribute to strategic growth of the Private Client department
• Maintain meticulous file management, time recording and billing

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years PQE
• Strong experience across wills, probate and trusts
• STEP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience supervising junior team members
• Demonstrable business development experience
• Professional, organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, team focused approach

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative, team focused approach
• Business development mindset
• Wills
• Estate planning
• Probate

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