Associate / Senior Associate - Private Client

Irwin Mitchell

Associate / Senior Associate - Private Client

Salary Not Specified

Irwin Mitchell, Fernhill, West Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9c0ebe36e228403587cd93f124f21f6a

Full Job Description

  • A solid background of advising on, implementing and running complex and high net worth matters including complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorneys and estate administration

  • Ideally, STEP qualified or willing to work towards STEP qualification.

  • Able to demonstrate strong financial disciplines and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and external professionals.

  • An enthusiastic team member, contributing to team growth through engagement in business development and possessing a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships.


  • We believe this role would best suit solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with 4 plus PQE but are open to applications from those outside of that level if they can bring value to the role.

    We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them:
  • To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook

  • To be approachable and caring

  • To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives

  • To be efficient in the provision of our services

  • To work with a foundation of integrity.

    We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities., As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.


  • Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.

    The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

    Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

  • 25 days holidays as standard - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.

  • Generous and flexible pension schemes

  • Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)

  • Private Health Insurance as well as Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.


  • We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported to work in a way that best suits you. We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023!

    Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.