Private Client Solicitor
22 days ago
Maidenhead
Senior Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader – 8+ PQE \n Location: Maidenhead (with flexibility across Thames Valley offices)Salary & Benefits: Highly competitive package + bonus + hybrid working + excellent support \n About the Firm: \n This firm is a highly regarded, full-service law firm with offices in Maidenhead and across the Thames Valley. Our Private Client department is known for its expertise in high-value and complex matters. The firm provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where experienced Lawyers can take the lead in shaping the service we offer. \n It is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join the team in a senior capacity. This is a key supervisory and client-facing role involving leadership of a busy private client team and management of high-value matters. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Acting as lead adviser on complex and high-value wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and estate administration matters\n, • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior solicitors and support staff\n, • Managing your own caseload efficiently while overseeing the team’s workflow and quality standards\n, • Advising on sophisticated wealth protection, inheritance tax mitigation and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners\n, • Drafting and advising on lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and issues of mental capacity\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships; engaging in business development and networking to grow the practice\n, • Working collaboratively with financial advisers, tax specialists and other professionals to deliver a holistic service\n\n What This Firm Is Looking For \n\n • UK-qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years’ PQE in private client law\n, • Demonstrable experience of supervising/leading a team within a law firm\n, • Proven track record of handling complex estates, trusts, tax planning and high-net-worth clients\n, • STEP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable\n, • Strong leadership, communication and client care skills\n, • Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to developing the department\n\n On Offer: \n\n • Senior position with real influence on the direction of the private client department\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package with discretionary bonus\n, • Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance\n, • Supportive, collegiate culture with full administrative and paralegal support\n, • Clear progression pathway, with partnership potential for the right candidate\n\n Apply Now: \n If you’re an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader seeking a fresh challenge in a respected Thames Valley law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your private client experience and leadership achievements to Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal. \n #INDCATS