Associate Solicitor

Associate Solicitor – Buckles Law

Is an award‑winning firm providing world‑class client experience and services across a range of legal services in the UK and internationally.

We are recruiting a Private Client Solicitor to join a highly­performing team in either Peterborough or Nottingham. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience advising mass affluent clients with Inheritance Tax planning, Estate planning and administration work – ideally 3‑5 years PQE.

Some travel and out of hours working will be required for business development, meetings and training.

• Integral part of the Private Client team, delivering a high‑quality service to specific clients in accordance with agreed processes.
• Reporting to Line Manager and Partners to assist with general caseload, including IHT planning, wills, LPAs, some estate administration and lifetime trusts.
• Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and building appropriate relationships with clients.
• Working to agreed and stringent deadlines.
• Adherence to agreed quality procedures and management systems.
• Undertake and deliver work in a commercially effective manner.
• Develop technical and non‑technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Delivery of individual targets with minimal supervision.
• Proactively attract work according to the needs of the firm.

• Relevant Professional Qualification.
• Strong legal skills and knowledge in a Private Client setting.
• Responsible for a broad and varied caseload including IHT planning, wills and LPAs, some estate administration and lifetime trusts.
• Ability to adhere to and work to meet tight deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of all private matters with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and passionate about career development.
• Proven results in supporting business development across a team or firm.
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detailed instructions and strong organisational skills.
• Team player with a motivational, hands‑on approach.
• Initiative, planning and prioritising own time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Measured and rational problem‑solving approach.
• Diplomatic client and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrates integrity and congruence when dealing with people.

Buckles recognises the success of every employee and provides development opportunities, both professionally and personally.

• Enhanced annual leave + all UK bank holidays.
• Additional day for your birthday each year (or the closest working day).
• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day.
• Private healthcare options via Bupa, paid for by Buckles.
• Free healthcare cash‑back plans for you and your family, paid for by Buckles.
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 3 days per year.
• Group life assurance – 4 × your annual salary.

If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to apply, please submit an up‑to‑date CV demonstrating your skills and experience relevant for the role.

Buckles Law is an equal opportunity and disability‑inclusive employer and values diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email  and add the job title in the subject line of the email.

Associate

Full‑time

Legal