Senior Associate / Partner Designate - Private Client
3 days ago
Wokingham
MaxAd 7070 Senior Associate / Partner Designate - Private Client Wokingham Competitive Salary + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor with strong Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning expertise, ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with a progressive, full-service law firm with offices across the Thames Valley and Surrey. Renowned for its high-quality legal advice, first-class client service and inclusive, collaborative culture, the firm continues to expand across multiple practice areas, offering outstanding career progression and Partnership prospects. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate / Partner Designate (8+ PQE) to join the firm's highly regarded Wills & Inheritance team in Wokingham. Working closely with the Head of Department, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional private client services while helping to shape the future growth of the department. Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning, and elderly client work., • Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners., • Support and lead members of the team, mentoring junior lawyers and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment., • Work alongside the Partners to develop and implement departmental growth strategies., • Play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the firm's reputation within the Thames Valley and beyond., • Maintain the highest standards of client care, professionalism, and compliance. Skills & Experience • A qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE in Private Client law., • Extensive experience across Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and LPAs., • Demonstrable ability to manage complex cases with minimal supervision., • Proven leadership skills and experience supporting junior colleagues., • Excellent communication, drafting, and client relationship management skills., • Strong commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that truly invests in its people and culture. The firm offers: • A competitive salary, based on experience, plus bonus., • A comprehensive benefits package., • Genuine opportunities for career progression and realistic Partnership prospects., • A supportive, inclusive environment with hybrid working options. If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take a senior, strategic role within a respected regional firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!