Senior Private Client Solicitor — Hybrid & High-Impact Wealth

Clayton Legal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2-3 days in Reading

Days' holiday + birthday leave

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension + life assurance

Option to buy extra holiday

Friendly, modern culture

Job summary

Clayton Legal’s Private Wealth team seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join the Reading office, working with a leading practice that serves London and Reading clients.

You will handle sophisticated tax, trusts and estate planning for HNW and international clients, supervise junior lawyers, and play an active role in client development and team growth in a collaborative, flexible environment with hybrid working (2-3 days in Reading).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong technical grounding in tax, trusts and estate planning.
• Experience advising high-net-worth and international clients.
• Confident handling of complex, multi-layered matters independently.
• Strong drafting and client-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior lawyers and support team growth.
• Manage high-value private wealth matters for HNW and international clients.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

PQE 5+ years Private Client

HNW & international clients

Tax, trusts & estate planning

Client care & drafting

Team supervision & business growth

Job description

Clayton Legal’s Private Wealth team seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join the Reading office, working with a leading practice that serves London and Reading clients.

You will handle sophisticated tax, trusts and estate planning for HNW and international clients, supervise junior lawyers, and play an active role in client development and team growth in a collaborative, flexible environment with hybrid working (2-3 days in Reading).