Private Client Solicitor

Senior Private Client Solicitor / Team Leader - 8+ PQELocation: Newbury (with flexibility across Thames Valley offices)Salary & Benefits: Highly competitive package + bonus + hybrid working + excellent support

About the Firm

This firm is a highly regarded, full-service law firm with offices in Newbury and across the Thames Valley. Our Private Client department is known for its expertise in high-value and complex matters. The firm provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where experienced lawyers can take the lead in shaping the service we offer.

Senior Private Client Solicitor

The firm is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join us in a senior capacity. This is a key supervisory and client-facing role involving leadership of a busy private client team and management of high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as lead adviser on complex and high-value wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and estate administration matters
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior solicitors and support staff
• Managing your own caseload efficiently while overseeing the team's workflow and quality standards
• Advising on sophisticated wealth protection, inheritance tax mitigation and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Drafting and advising on lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and issues of mental capacity
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships; engaging in business development and networking to grow the practice
• Working collaboratively with financial advisers, tax specialists and other professionals to deliver a holistic service

What The Firm is Looking For

• UK-qualified solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE in private client law
• Demonstrable experience of supervising/leading a team within a law firm
• Proven track record of handling complex estates, trusts, tax planning and high-net-worth clients
• STEP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication and client care skills
• Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to developing the department

What The Firm Offers

• Senior position with real influence on the direction of the private client department
• Competitive salary and benefits package with discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance
• Supportive, collegiate culture with full administrative and paralegal support
• Clear progression pathway, with partnership potential for the right candidate

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor / Team Leader seeking a fresh challenge in a respected Thames Valley law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your private client experience and leadership achievements to Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.