Private Client Solicitor: Lead, Mentor & Grow

Focus Resourcing; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Resourcing is recruiting for a Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive in Private Client to join a well-established Wills & Inheritance team in Reading. The role suits a lawyer with 3–7 years' PQE who wants responsibility and clear career progression in a supportive environment.

You will manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, trust administration and Court of Protection matters while also taking on a broader team role, including mentoring colleagues and contributing to business

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' PQE within Private Client law.
• Strong experience across a broad range of private client matters.
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge, particularly around complex estates and tax planning

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate and estate administration, tax planning, trust administration and Court of Protection matters.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members; supervise, mentor and develop colleagues.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the department and build strong relationships with referrers and professional contacts.
• Support business development, networking and marketing initiatives; raise the profile of the department locally and professionally.

Skills

Private Client experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Focus Resourcing is recruiting for a Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive in Private Client to join a well-established Wills & Inheritance team in Reading. The role suits a lawyer with 3–7 years' PQE who wants responsibility and clear career progression in a supportive environment.

You will manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, trust administration and Court of Protection matters while also taking on a broader team role, including mentoring colleagues and contributing to business