Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Description:

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 mattersAlongside 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 communityAbout 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 serviceWhat'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 departmentIf 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