Private Client Partner

Austen Lloyd; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Equity partnership potential

Strong client base

Job summary

Austen Lloyd is helping a prestigious Legal 500 firm in Berkshire hire a Private Client Partner to lead the private client team. The role offers a senior appointment with strategic influence over growth and client service across wills, trusts and probate, with a focus on high-net-worth matters.

The candidate will oversee a team, develop business, and shape the department's direction while delivering exceptional client care in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor at Partner level or Senior Associate.
• Strong technical expertise across private client matters.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex private client matters including wills, trusts and probate.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals on tax-efficient succession planning.
• Oversee trust structures and wealth preservation strategies.
• Manage and develop a team of solicitors and support staff.
• Drive business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Contribute to strategic growth and direction of the department.

Skills

Wills & Trusts

Estate Planning

High Net Worth Tax Planning

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Growth

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Senior Role - Partner Potential - Legal 500 Firm - Berkshire

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join its established and ambitious private client team. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to take on a leadership role within a successful practice, with genuine influence over the direction and growth of the department.

The Role

From a recruitment perspective, this is a senior appointment with a broad and impactful remit, including:

• Leading on complex private client matters including wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate
• Advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on tax-efficient succession planning
• Overseeing trust structures, estate administration, and wealth preservation strategies
• Managing and developing a team of solicitors and support staff
• Driving business development initiatives and strengthening existing client relationships
• Contributing to the strategic growth and direction of the private client department
• Maintaining high standards of client care and regulatory compliance

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive partner-level salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Clear leadership role with influence over team growth and direction
• Opportunity for equity partnership for the right candidate
• High-quality work with an established and loyal client base
• Strong internal support and collaborative firm culture
• Investment in business development and long-term success

About You

• Experienced Private Client Solicitor at Partner level or Senior Associate ready to step up
• Strong technical expertise across private client matters
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Leadership experience or clear potential to lead and develop a team
• Commercially minded, strategic, and ambitious