Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Location: Reading 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

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