Private Client Associate Solicitor

Company: Realm Recruit
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Annual profit share
  • Employee-owned firm with genuine influence and progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE) to step into an associate-level role within a growing, employee-owned firm in Coventry.

You’ll join a well-established Trusts & Estates department at an exciting stage of growth. The firm has expanded significantly in recent years and continues to invest in its people, systems and long-term development, making this a strong move for a solicitor who wants both quality work and a clear route forward.

Who we’re looking for

  • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client
  • Strong experience across wills, estate administration, trusts and LPAs
  • Confident managing a broad caseload independently
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
  • Commercially aware and interested in contributing to growth
  • Collaborative, personable and professional

What you’ll be doing

  • Managing and growing a full private client caseload, including:
  • Drafting and reviewing key legal documents
  • Advising clients across the full trusts & estates portfolio
  • Supporting colleagues and working collaboratively within the department
  • Contributing to business development and departmental growth

In your first 6 months, you’ll be expected to confidently handle an active caseload and embed yourself within the team. By 12 months, you’ll be operating fully independently at Associate/Senior Associate level, contributing to business development and supporting the department’s expansion. Longer term, you’ll become a trusted senior figure, helping shape the direction of the team and mentoring junior colleagues.

Salary & Benefits

  • £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience
  • Annual tax-free profit share
  • Annual salary review
  • 4% employer / 4% employee pension (salary sacrifice)
  • Group Life Insurance (3x salary
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Medicash Health Cash Plan
  • Financial health & wellbeing support
  • Hybrid working, up to 2 days from home once established

As an employee-owned firm, everyone has a voice and a genuine stake in the firm’s success. The culture is collaborative, supportive and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on ownership, innovation and long-term development.

This is an exciting time to join the firm, which has seen significant growth and shows no signs of slowing down.

Contact Rachael Conley

rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com

03300 245 606

Rachael specialises in Private Client roles across the Midlands and can offer a confidential discussion about how this opportunity compares to others in the Coventry market.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026