Private Wealth Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Reading is seeking a Private Wealth Solicitor to join its expanding team. This role involves advising high-net-worth clients on various private wealth matters including wills and tax planning. The firm offers hybrid working, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for ambitious solicitors looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off

Flexible working culture

Private medical and dental insurance

Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution

Support from paralegal and PA

Qualifications

• Solicitor with PQE of 1–4 years or equivalent experience.
• Interest in developing work with high-net-worth clients.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide high-quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on wills, probate and estate administration.
• Handle family investment companies and succession planning.
• Provide guidance on powers of attorney and trusts.
• Offer tax planning and advice.

Skills

Experience with high-net-worth clients

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent client care skills

Education

1–4 years PQE in private client work

Job description

Overview

Private Wealth Solicitor – Reading

PQE: 1–4 years

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

A leading and rapidly growing regional law firm in Reading is seeking a Private Wealth Solicitor to join its expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients and handle high-quality private client matters in a supportive, ambitious environment.

Backed by one of the best-known legal entities in the UK, the firm has significant financial support and ambitious growth plans. You’ll join a forward-thinking practice that offers excellent career progression and aims to be the market leader in private client services.

The Role

You will join a highly regarded team acting for clients across multiple regions. Work will include advising high-net-worth (HNW) clients with cross-jurisdictional and international interests on a wide range of private wealth matters.

Typical work includes

• Wills, probate and estate administration
• Family investment companies and succession planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Tax planning and advice

About You

We’re looking for a solicitor with:

• 1–4 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in private client/private wealth work
• Experience acting for HNW clients, or a genuine interest in developing in this area
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills

What’s on Offer?

This role offers a highly competitive regional salary plus an excellent benefits package, including:

• Flexible working culture
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office one week, 3 the next)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Option to buy additional holiday days
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Paralegal and PA support

This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to take on high-quality work and step into a more senior role within a dynamic and respected firm.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a private wealth role with a dynamic, busy law firm with an excellent reputation and client base, apply now or contact Gayle Woolf for a confidential discussion.