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Private Client Associate Solicitor High-Quality & Varied Work

qed legal
Posted 19 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading law firm in Reading is looking for an experienced Private Client Lawyer with a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 DOE.
  • The role involves managing a diverse caseload of high net worth estates and mentoring junior colleagues while driving business development.
  • Candidates should be qualified solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or STEP members with strong experience in private client law and expertise in high-net-worth estates.
  • The position offers a clear path to partnership and long-term career progression for ambitious lawyers.
  • The firm values progression and seeks a confident leader with excellent client care skills and a strong track record in business development.
Private Client Lawyer | High-Quality & Varied Work | Path to PartnershipReading£55,000 - £65,000 DOEA leading law firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to play a key role in its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse and high quality caseload, including high net worth estates, while mentoring junior colleagues and driving business development. With a clear path to partnership, this role offers long term career progression for an ambitious lawyer.Why Join?
  • Handle a broad range of private client matters, from straightforward wills and LPAs to complex high net worth estates, tax planning, and trusts.
  • Lead and develop a growing team within a firm that values progression.
  • Engage in business development, working closely with senior leadership to expand the firm’s reach.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with accountants, financial advisors, and other key professionals.
  • Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000, plus additional benefits and career growth opportunities.
The Role
  • Managing a full private client caseload, including estate administration, trusts, elderly client matters, capacity issues, and inheritance tax planning.
  • Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior lawyers and trainees.
  • Driving business development initiatives to attract HNW and UHNW clients.
What We’re Looking For
  • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or STEP member with strong experience in private client law.
  • Expertise in handling high-net-worth and complex estates.
  • Commercial awareness and a strong track record in business development.
  • A confident leader and team player with excellent client care skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge in trusts, estate planning, and tax matters.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated private client lawyer who wants to work on high value matters, develop a team, and take a step towards leadership.Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Chris Prendergast at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.