Private Client Associate – Plymouth – 5+ Years PQE

Overview

In this senior Private Client Associate role, you will manage a complex Wills, Probate, and estate planning caseload within a respected Plymouth team. You will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to team development, and lead business development to grow the department. The position offers leadership responsibility and high-quality, client-focused work aligned with the firm’s values and community involvement. You will shape private client delivery while supporting the department’s strategic growth and best practices.

Pay / Benefits

• supportive, inclusive culture
• high quality work and strong client relationships
• clear progression opportunities and leadership responsibility
• ongoing training and professional development
• wellbeing and community involvement

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload across Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, LPAs, Trusts and IHT Planning
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
• Contribute to team development, process improvements and best practices
• Lead business development initiatives and build referral networks
• Support the wider strategic direction and growth of the department

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
• STEP membership (or working towards it) desirable
• Strong technical knowledge across all private client areas
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence generating new business
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• A collaborative, proactive and professional mindset

• collaborative
• proactive
• client-focused
• Wills
• Probate
• Estate Administration

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