Associate​/Senior Associate

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join our Cheltenham based team as an Associate or Senior Associate. We’re one of the most respected legal firms in the country, and our Private Client team particularly excel in looking after high net worth clients to include owner managed businesses and agricultural clients offering a broad and varied workload.

Many members of our team hold Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners qualifications, and are part of Solicitors for the Elderly. We also act for a number of private family charitable trusts, an area that is constantly growing. We are experienced in helping clients to manage international assets. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with well‑known, experienced and recognised Partners, and with the wider Private Client team who are over 100 strong.

• Provide high grade, profitable fee earning support in the Private Client Team
• Advise on and manage a wide range of Private Client issues including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estates and tax.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within Private Client, working collaboratively with colleagues across the whole team to share knowledge.
• Contribute to business development opportunities and identify networking opportunities internally and externally, marketing and cross selling.

• 2-7 yrs PQE
• STEP qualification or working towards
• Demonstrable technical ability and excellent drafting skills
• Able to work flexibly in other HCR offices as required.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships
• Can demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills
• Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail
• Willingness to nurture and teach junior members of the team

• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• International Secondments
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.