Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Wokingham seeks a Senior Associate/Partner in their Private Client department. The ideal candidate will handle high-value clients, manage complex estate matters, and lead junior solicitors. This position offers an attractive salary with a bonus scheme and a clear path to partnership. A strong focus on client relationships and strategic growth is essential. This is an exceptional opportunity for committed professionals seeking to advance their career within a top-tier practice.

Benefits

Attractive Salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years of PQE in Private Client Law.
• Proven experience in handling complex estate and trust matters.
• Strong leadership and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Advise on Inheritance Tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including cross-border matters.
• Support junior solicitors and assist in business development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge in estate planning

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

8+ years' PQE in Private Client Law

Tools

STEP qualification

Job description

Senior Associate/Partner – Private Client

Wokingham

£: Attractive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you aSenior Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step towards Partnership with a highly respected,Chambers-listed and Legal 500-ranked law firm? This is a rare opportunity to join an established, forward-thinking practice offering high-value work, clear progression prospects and a supportive leadership team.

Based inWokingham, this role sits within a leadingPrivate Client department renowned for advisinghigh-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on complex estate, tax and trust matters.

Why Join This Firm?

• Attractive Salary
• Benefits: Bonus scheme, pension, life assurance and more
• Career Progression: Genuine path to Partnership within a stable, growing firm
• Reputation: Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked Private Client practice
• Culture: Collegiate, professional and supportive team with strong client loyalty

The Role:

You will handle a diverse, high-quality caseload ofWills, Trusts, Estate Administration and Tax Planning matters, while contributing to the department's strategic development and mentoring Junior Solicitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting complexWills andLasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising onInheritance Tax (IHT) planning andsuccession structures
• Administeringtrusts and estates, including complex and cross-border matters
• Advising onCourt of Protection applications
• Overseeingtrust and estate accounting and compliance
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 8+ years' PQE in Private Client Law
• Proven experience handling complex, high-value estate and trust work
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills
• STEP qualification desirable but not essential
• Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to play a strategic role in the firm's growth

The Firm:

This highly regarded regional firm combines first-class legal expertise with a personable, client-focused approach. ThePrivate Client team is Partner-led, well-resourced and known for its technical excellence, integrity and discretion.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate or Partner-level Solicitor seeking long-term career progression and leadership within a top-tier Private Client practice.

Apply today to confidentially explore this next step in your Private Client career.