Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Resourcing Group; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing Group is partnering with a well-established law firm in Wokingham to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.

You will manage your own varied caseload, including wills, probate, estate administration and tax planning, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior fee earners and contribute to the department's development.

The firm offers a supportive, progressive environment with clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience across a broad range of private client matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Tax planning; Trust administration; Court of Protection matters.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.
• Mentor and develop colleagues.
• Support business development, networking and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Private Client law

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring junior staff

Commercial awareness

Proactive collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Location: Wokingham
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next career move?

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Wills & Inheritance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 3-7 years' PQE who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment. The role offers genuine opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility and long-term career progression.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, including:

• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax planning
• Trust administration
• Court of Protection matters

Alongside your own caseload, you will also have the opportunity to take on a broader role within the team, including:

• Providing technical support and guidance to junior team members
• Supervising, mentoring and developing colleagues
• Contributing to the strategic development of the department
• Building strong relationships with existing referrers and professional contacts
• Supporting business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Raising the profile of the department within the local and professional community

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Have 3-7 years' PQE within Private Client law
• Have strong experience across a broad range of private client matters
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge, particularly around complex estates and tax planning
• Have experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior fee earners
• Possess excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Be commercially aware, with an interest in business development
• Be proactive, collaborative and committed to providing an exceptional client service

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to take on genuine responsibility and influence the continued development of the department

If you are an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on greater responsibility and make a real contribution to a growing team, we would love to hear from you.