Associate Solicitor - Private Client

Associate Solicitor

Trusts and Estates

Wolverhampton | Full Time | Permanent

Talbots is growing, and we're excited to welcome an experienced and ambitious Associate Solicitor to our highly regarded Trusts & Estates team in Wolverhampton.

Our Private Client department is recognised in The Legal 500 and ranked by Chambers & Partners, reflecting the quality of work we deliver and the expertise of our lawyers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-recognised team with a strong reputation for providing exceptional advice to private clients.

As a senior member of the team you'll advise clients across a broad range of trusts, wills and estate matters, delivering practical, high-quality legal advice with confidence and care. Alongside your client work, you'll contribute to the continued growth and development of the department through business development, knowledge sharing and supporting the progression of future talent within the team.

You’ll be joining one of the region’s largest independent law firms, combining high-quality work and structured progression with close access to experienced lawyers. As an employee-owned firm, we invest in long-term careers and share our success with the people who help create it.

What does the job involve?

• Managing a broad and varied caseload across the full Trusts & Estates portfolio.
• Advising clients on wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning, deeds of variation and related private client matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and advising upon a range of legal documents, including complex wills and trust arrangements.
• Handling both taxable and non-taxable estate administrations.
• Assisting with trust creation, administration and termination matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional referrers.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the department.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff within the team.
• Providing technical guidance and acting as a senior point of support for colleagues across the department.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.

What do you need?

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE gained within a reputable Private Client department.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge across wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning and trust matters.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and effectively.
• Commercial awareness with an interest in networking and business development activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

What do we offer?

As an employee-owned firm, we want everyone to share in our success and feel supported throughout their career. We offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Flexible and hybrid working options depending on the role and team.
• 28 days annual leave including your birthday and an additional ex-gratia day, plus UK bank holidays and long-service awards.
• Pension and protection including a 4% employer pension contribution and life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support including enhanced sick pay, a Medicash Health Cash Plan and financial-wellbeing provision.
• Employee savings and salary-sacrifice schemes alongside an annual contribution towards Talbots legal services.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.