Birketts LLP
Associate - Private Client Advisory
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About the Role – Associate (Private Client Advisory)
About Birketts
Birketts is a full-service, UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning 160 years. With over 700 lawyers, legal professionals, and 600 staff, the firm operates across seven UK locations: Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich, and Sevenoaks. Birketts advises businesses, government, public sector organisations, and individuals ** domestically and internationally across four core practice areas**:
- Real Estate
- Corporate Services
- Dispute Resolution
- Private Client
About the Team
The Private Client Advisory Team forms part of the wider Private Client Division. This team acts as trusted advisors to:
- Individuals, families, trustees, and owner-managed businesses (UK and international).
- Companies managing family or trust assets.
The team prides itself on long-term relationships, providing practical, bespoke advice on:
- Tax matters
- Trust and estate planning
- Legal documentations
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Associate, you will:
- Draft and negotiate legal documents, including contracts, Wills, trust documents, LPAs (Lasting Power of Attorney), deeds, advice notes, letters, and correspondence, tailored to the client’s unique needs.
- Provide taxation and succession planning advice, particularly for high-net-worth clients with mixed relievable/non-relievable assets.
- Manage estate administration processes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying commercial opportunities.
- Participate in marketing and networking initiatives to expand the firm’s reach.
- Ensure personal financial accountability, demonstrating a mindset aligned with commercial success.
Note: This role description does not encapsulate all duties—additional responsibilities may arise as directed by management.
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What We Are Looking For
Birketts operates a "Talent Management Framework" to cultivate and reward expertise. This role expects applicants with 3–6 years of Post-Qualifying Experience (PQE) as a startingPOINT.
Key Requirements
- Commercial & Legal Judgement: Leverage strong legal acumen and demonstrate effective precedent research. Draft complex documents guided by senior partners.
- Time Management: Efficiently handle time recording, billing, and workload to meet financial targets, ensuring optimal fee recovery.
- Client Service Excellence: Provide high-quality legal support with minimal supervision, offering timely, precise advice that reflects client priorities.
- 道德義務も重視: Act ethically and uphold Birketts' Lexcel standards by delivering compliant, top-tier documentation.
- Professional Standards:
- Excel in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, digital dictation, time/billing software, and case management tools.
- Display a stellar attention to detail for consistent high-quality work.
- Embrace feedback with a "can-do" spirit, maintaining collaborative communication and a proactive mindset.
- Consistently meet compliance deadlines, including mandatory training and risk management protocols.
Note: PQE guidance is merely a reference; final recruitment decisions are merit-based. Underrepresented candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Hybrid Work Model
Birketts adopts a hybrid working model, offering a 60% remote (home), 40% office split.
During your 6-month probation period, you will work full-time in the office to support your role integration.
Benefits
- 25+ days of paid holiday (FTE) inclusive of Bank Holidays
- +1 extra week holiday every 10 years of continuous service
- BUPA Private Healthcare (post-probation)
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (claim 5% from each party – employee + employer)
- Profit-Share Scheme + Individual Performance Bonus
- Salary Sacrifice (pensions/profit share)
- Insurance Coverage: 4x salary life assurance / Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid CSR Day + Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- €150 subsidised gym membership
- £95 monthly home charger allowance for electric cars
- "Dress for Your Day" policy
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Inclusivity & Culture
Birketts ensures equality, promoting ambition to make a positive societal impact.
Diversity Commitments
- Non-discriminatory hiring: No tolerance for biases relating to age, disability, sex/race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, or gender reassignment.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Actively promotes diversity, valuing a variety of talents.
- Qualified applicants are selected based solely on merit.
Accessible formats of this posting available: Contact Diversity Job Group
Artificial Intelligence
Birketts acknowledges AI’s evolving role in the legal sector. While innovation is welcome, authenticity and ethics remain critical:
✔ Use AI to assist, not replace personal insights. ✔ Avoid misrepresenting qualifications/skills. ✔ Disclose AI tool usage in interviews. ⚠ Avoid submitting potentially sensitive AI-generated personal data. ✨ Draft every submission for relevance and consistency with Birketts' values.
More guidance: Inquire with Talent Acquisition.
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