PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR (SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SALARIED PARTNER)

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR (SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SALARIED PARTNER) – Competitive Salary – Maidenhead – Bupa, Flexible Holiday, Leadership Opportunity
  
The Private Client Solicitor Job
  
An award-winning Legal 500-ranked law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team in Maidenhead.
  
The firm is open to appointing at either Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career or an existing Salaried Partner seeking a fresh challenge within a progressive and growing practice.
  
Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you'll advise high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of private client matters while taking an active role in mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the department across the Maidenhead and Windsor offices.
  
Key responsibilities include:

Managing a varied caseload of high-quality private client matters from instruction through to completion
Advising clients on wills, estate planning, trusts and succession planning
Administering both taxable and non-taxable estates
Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
Advising high-net-worth individuals on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation
Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and professional introducers
Supporting business development initiatives and helping grow the firm's private client presence across the region
Contributing to the continued success and strategic development of the department This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the region's leading Private Client teams, offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to play a significant role in the future growth of an already successful department.
  
The Private Client Solicitor Candidate
  
We're looking for an experienced private client lawyer who combines excellent technical ability with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional client service.
  
The successful candidate will have:

Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE in Private Client law
Significant experience advising on wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
Strong technical knowledge of inheritance tax, succession planning and wealth preservation
Experience acting for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners
STEP qualified or currently working towards STEP accreditation
Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A commercial approach with an interest in business development and networking
A collaborative, proactive and client-focused attitude The Private Client Solicitor Package

Excellent salary
Bupa healthcare
Flexible annual leave policy
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Medical health cash plan
Virtual GP and wellbeing support
Employee discount portal
High-quality Legal 500 private client work
Genuine long-term career progression
Leadership opportunities within an established and supportive team   
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