Associate/Senior Associate – Private Wealth

Foot Anstey LLP; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an Associate/Senior Associate for its Private Wealth team in the UK. The role includes advising clients on estate planning and probate, managing complex cases, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have experience in private wealth law and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with potential for professional growth, while catering to personal development needs through comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives

Modern, flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private client or private wealth law.
• Desirable to have a STEP qualification or in progress.
• Strong ability to build long-term relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of private client matters including wills and probate.
• Support and/or manage complex probate and estate administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various departments.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers depending on experience.
• Participate in business development and networking efforts.

Skills

Experience in private client or private wealth law

Excellent communication skills

Commercial and pragmatic approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

STEP qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Associate/Senior Associate – Private Wealth

Job Title: Associate/Senior Associate – Private Wealth

Ready to take your career to the next level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Private Wealth team advising individuals, families, and their advisors on a wide range of private client work. You’ll work on high-value matters including estate and succession planning, trusts, tax structuring, probate and wealth preservation.

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Group: Charities & Private Wealth
• Location: Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Manchester with hybrid working arrangements available.
• Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time

Why this role matters: You’ll play a central role in managing client relationships by delivering tailored legal solutions and contributing to the strategic growth of our Private Wealth practice. Whether you’re advising entrepreneurs, landowners, family‑owned businesses or international clients, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that delivers clear and commercially focused advice.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Advise on a broad range of private client matters including wills, probate, LPA’s and more.
• Support and/or manage complex probate and estate administration matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver integrated advice – particularly in tax, real estate and/or corporate departments.
• Depending on your experience level, you will supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the team.
• Play an active role in business development and networking to enhance your profile and the firm’s presence in the region.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a committed and ambitious individual who thrives in a client‑focused environment with:

• Experience in private client or private wealth law.
• A STEP qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to client service.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted, long‑term relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring and team development.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, working with a respected team on high‑quality matters while building your profile in a growing and ambitious firm.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

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Ready to apply?

Hit the “Apply Now” button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Invited for interview?
With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.

We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.

If you’d like to visit our offices ahead of time or need any further information, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment screening process which includes a financial integrity check and a DBS check.

Contact us at [e-mail] and we will reply as soon as we can.

Our offer to you

In return for your efforts, you can expect scope for personal as well as professional development. We encourage people to engage with our popular and well supported coaching and mentoring programmes.

Why Foot Anstey?

As one of the UK’s fastest growing law firms, Foot Anstey believes in helping our clients and people achieve their ambitions.

We consider this to be right at the heart of our priorities and goes way beyond our policies – it’s something we consider across everything we do.

Located across seven offices: Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol, Southampton and London.

We actively support our employees to achieve their aspirations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information you choose to share will be anonymised and not linked to the application.