Senior Associate / Partner Designate - Private Client

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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!