Associate – Private Client – Plymouth – 5+ Years PQE

Overview

As a senior Private Client Associate in a respected Devon regional law firm, you will drive complex private client matters and mentor junior colleagues. You’ll contribute to the team’s growth, shape client experience, and support strategic direction with senior leadership. The role combines high-level legal work with people development in a collaborative, community-focused culture. This is a leadership-ready opportunity to influence service quality and firm growth.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• commitment to social responsibility
• equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior colleagues
• Contribute to business development and strategic direction
• Help shape and refine team processes and client experience
• Handle matters across wills, estate administration, LPAs, and trusts

Key requirements

• 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 supporting junior team members
• Strong business development skills and ability to build client relationships
• Commitment to exceptional client care and professionalism
• Desire to contribute to wider firm culture

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

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