A well-established UK private client team is hiring an Associate (5-7 PQE) to be based in their Cheltenham office. The role offers substantive estate planning, trusts and probate work for high-net-worth individuals, landed estates and entrepreneurs, with occasional international elements and collaboration across UK offices.

The team provides a collegiate environment with strong technical support from specialist tax and trust advisers. This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure to succession planning, administration of estates and trust work, and opportunities to develop a more specialised practice within a close-knit office.

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX-qualified with approximately 5-7 years' PQE.
Proven experience advising on estates administration, inheritance tax, trusts and probate.
Strong drafting skills for wills, trust documents and probate paperwork; able to work with minimal supervision.
STEP qualification advantageous (not essential).
Excellent client-facing skills; able to manage a varied caseload and develop client relationships.
Commercial mindset, good judgment and ability to mentor more junior team members.
Knowledge of and compliance with SRA standards; flexible, collaborative and willing to support business development activities.

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