Law​/Legal Associate, Lawyer

About The Role

Our nationally recognised private client team is looking to recruit a private client associate to join it’s supportive and collaborative private client team in Worcester.

AS one of the largest private client teams in the UK, we advise a broad range of clients, including HNW individuals, business owners, agricultural clients, private family trusts and families across multiple generations.

You’ll manage a varied caseload covering wills, estate administration, probate, trusts and powers of attorney, working closely with experienced colleagues on complex and rewarding matters.

We are looking for someone with atleast 3 years’ PQE who can confidently manage their own caseload, build strong client relationships and become a trusted member of the team from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in delivering exceptional client service and is looking to continue developing their career within a highly respected practice.

Based in our long-established Worcester office, you’ll join a close knit team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and genuine support. You’ll have access to high quality work, clear progression opportunity and the backing of one of the country’s leading private client practices.

Alongside your technical work, you’ll be encouraged to contribute to business development activities and build relationships within the firm and across the wider professional community.

Ideally you will be STEP qualified or working towards this, although we support lawyers looking to progress so you will need to be willing to undertake this.

You will need:

• Atleast 3 years’ PQE with private client experience.
• Be able to manage your own varied private client caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationships skills.
• STEP membership or an interest in working towards this.

• You will be joining one of the largest and most respected private client teams in the country.
• Work on high-quality, interesting and varied matters.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive tam culture.
• Benefit from a clear progression framework with ongoing development opportunities and long term career growth.

• Income
• Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to…