Private Client Senior Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate Private Client Lawyer to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 Tier 2 Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team across Maidenhead and Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior role within a growing and respected Private Client practice, working on high-quality and often complex matters while playing a key role in the continued development of the team.

• Join a highly regarded and growing Private Client team with a strong regional reputation.
• Work on complex, high-quality Wills, Probate and Estate Planning matters.
• Take on a senior role with real influence within the department.
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the practice.
• Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• Clear and structured career progression opportunities.

You will advise on a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Drafting and advising on Wills.
• Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Administration of both taxable and non-taxable estates.
• Drafting Deeds of Variation.
• Creation and administration of trusts.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.

• Qualified Solicitor with 5-8 years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience handling a broad range of wills, probate and estate planning matters.
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP accreditation (preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Confident supervising and supporting junior team members.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 2 ranked team.
• Genuine scope to influence and help grow the department.
• High-quality and complex private client work.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear career progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate Private Client Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a well-respected and expanding team.