Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Thames Valley law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader with over 8 years of PQE to lead and mentor a team. Responsibilities include managing complex wills, probate, trusts, and client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and genuine partnership potential for the right candidate.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive culture with administrative support

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ PQE in private client law.
• Experience of supervising a team within a law firm.
• Track record of handling complex estates and trusts.

Responsibilities

• Lead adviser on complex wills and probate matters.
• Supervise and develop junior solicitors and staff.
• Manage own caseload and oversee team workflow.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor

STEP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Senior Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader – 8+ PQE

Location: Maidenhead (with flexibility across Thames Valley offices)

Salary & Benefits: Highly competitive package + bonus + hybrid working + excellent support

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 This 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

On Offer

• 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.

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