Role: Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor (5+PQE), Private Client
Location: Kidderminster
Hours: Full Time, would consider 4 days per week hybrid
Term: Permanent
Why join mfg?
You’ll be joining a regional law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, recognised in the
Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, made possible by our exceptional people. We want to
help you reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for
your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work
hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.
The Private Client Team
Comprising 21 fee earners and 18 support staff, the team is led by Partner and Team
Head, Valerie Robinson with whom you will work closely alongside other partners
and colleagues. You will be based at the Kidderminster office, with the wider team
working from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Telford and Ludlow offices.
The Role
You’ll be managing a range of Private Client matters commensurate to the role,
including LPA’s, wills, estate administration, creation of trusts and supporting with
business development events and activities from time to time.
Our fee earners are able to work hybrid (two days from home on a full-time basis)
after probation, subject to business and client needs. We want to ensure that you are
fully supported by the team upon joining, and this is an amazing opportunity to join a
well regarded and established team which continues to develop its client base.
Key requirements
You will be a qualified Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive, with at least five
years’ post qualified experience, preferably with a generalist/mixed caseload of Private
Client work. A full driving licence is required for this role.
Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by…
- a commitment to outstanding client care.
- maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- adhering to and implementing Law Society and firm guidelines and regulations.
- following regulatory and best practices in accordance with GDPR and Solicitors
accounts rules.
- maintaining best practice for debt recovery.
- proactively engaging in marketing and business development including cross-
team referrals.
Salary & Benefits:
- 28-29 days’ holiday on a full-time basis (plus additional days at Christmas and
statutory Bank Holidays)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare benefit scheme
- Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing services – 24/7 helpline facility
- Discounted legal fees for staff and family members
