Senior Private Client Lawyer — Hybrid & Growth Path

William James Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension provision

Professional development and training

Excellent quality work

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading Legal 500-ranked law firm to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner in Private Client for a Reading-based role. You will handle Wills, Probate and estate planning for high-net-worth clients with autonomy and clear progression opportunities.

The role offers excellent quality work, strong client base, and flexible hybrid working. You will join a firm renowned for its advisory excellence and long‑standing client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong Wills, Probate, Tax and Trust expertise.
• Excellent technical and client-care skills.
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including Wills, Estates and Probate.
• Provide inheritance tax and estate planning advice.
• Advise on Trust creation and succession planning.
• Build long-term client relationships and develop business.

Skills

Private Client experience

Wills & Probate expertise

High-net-worth clients handling

Relationship building

Job description

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading Legal 500-ranked law firm to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner in Private Client for a Reading-based role. You will handle Wills, Probate and estate planning for high-net-worth clients with autonomy and clear progression opportunities.

The role offers excellent quality work, strong client base, and flexible hybrid working. You will join a firm renowned for its advisory excellence and long‑standing client relationships.