Private Client Associate

Are you an experienced private client lawyer with a love of challenging and rewarding Estates, Tax and Trust work? Are you ready to make an impact on the future of a fast‑paced, dynamic and thriving Private Client team? This is a fantastic role for you to enjoy the best of all worlds: doing the work you love, as part of a leading Legal 500 acclaimed team, within a forward‑thinking firm that is renowned for its supportive culture. About Us We’re a Top 100 full‑service UK law firm with just over 600 employees and four offices in Bristol, London, Birmingham and Watford. Our close‑knit and friendly culture is built on integrity and authenticity, with a reputation for both the quality of our work and the qualities of our people. We recruit proactive, passionate individuals who demonstrate humour and humility. About the Role As a private client lawyer you will join our Estates, Tax and Trusts team (ETT) within the Bristol office. You are likely to be working at or around Associate level and are looking to join a team with a broad range of work on offer. Ideally you will have strong advisory expertise for HNW private clients and a strong platform in wills, estate administration and planning and trusts. You may already have supervisory experience or be ready to step into this as your next development area. We are looking for someone dependable who can play a key role in the team, with clear progression opportunities to Senior Associate for the right person. Where will I be working? You will work from our newly refurbished Bristol office for three or more days of the week. In this way, you’ll benefit from our warm and friendly culture and foster cross‑referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis. Why Choose Us? We have a friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There are no pigeon‑holing or glass ceilings – just a professional yet relaxed environment where you can finally be yourself. Learning and Development We are committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career‑level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement. Equal Opportunity We are an inclusive employer of choice, promoting diversity and creating a workplace environment that values all backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments and encourage all candidates to discuss any needs they may have. Recruitment We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from agencies. Any unnamed profile or CV sent to us will be deleted. #J-18808-Ljbffr