About Us
Birketts is a full-service, UK Top 50 law firm with over 700 lawyers and legal professionals and 600 staff in locations across the UK. We advise on Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
The team you will join
The Birketts Private Client Division focuses on advising individuals, families and trustees. The team delivers advice on succession, tax planning, trusts, family law, court of protection and other complex matters.
Responsibilities
* Drafting and negotiating relevant contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes, letters and correspondence.
* Acting as key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships, identifying opportunities to add value.
* Participating in marketing and networking initiatives.
* Managing personal financial performance, demonstrating accountability and a commercial mindset.
* Demonstrating professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service.
* Competence in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in chosen practice area.
* Track record of managing caseloads with minimal supervision (Senior Associate level).
* Strong attention to detail producing high-standard documentation.
* Dependable and efficient time management.
* Interest in business development and identifying opportunities.
* Professional integrity and a commitment to excellent client service.
* Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation.
As a Solicitor, we typically expect candidates to have between 0–3 years PQE. As an Associate, 3–6 years PQE, and at Senior Associate, a minimum of 6 years PQE. PQE is used as guidance only and will not be determinative.
Working arrangement
Hybrid working model with 60% office days and 40% working from home after successful probation. During the 6‑month probation period, full-time office attendance is required.
Benefits
* 25 or 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
* Long Service holiday award – one extra week every 10 years continuous service.
* Private healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed).
* Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee).
* Staff profit share and individual performance bonus scheme.
* Salary sacrifice (pensions, staff profit share).
* Life assurance – 4× salary / permanent health insurance.
* Paid CSR day.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Subsidised gym membership.
* Electric car scheme.
* Dress for your day policy.
Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity
Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and selection is based on individual merit.
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