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!