Private Client Associate Solicitor | High-Quality &Varied Work

QED Legal
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Job Description Private Client Lawyer | High-Quality& Varied Work | Path to Partnership Reading £55,000 - £65,000DOE A leading law firm in Reading is seeking an experienced PrivateClient Lawyer to play a key role in its growing team. This is anexciting opportunity to manage a diverse and high quality caseload,including high net worth estates, while mentoring junior colleaguesand driving business development. With a clear path to partnership,this role offers long term career progression for an ambitiouslawyer. Why Join? - Handle a broad range of private client matters,from straightforward wills and LPAs to complex high net worthestates, tax planning, and trusts. - Lead and develop a growingteam within a firm that values progression. - Engage in businessdevelopment, working closely with senior leadership to expand thefirm’s reach. - Build and strengthen relationships withaccountants, financial advisors, and other key professionals. -Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000, plus additional benefitsand career growth opportunities. The Role - Managing a full privateclient caseload, including estate administration, trusts, elderlyclient matters, capacity issues, and inheritance tax planning. -Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior lawyers and trainees.- Driving business development initiatives to attract HNW and UHNWclients. What We’re Looking For - Qualified Solicitor, CharteredLegal Executive, or STEP member with strong experience in privateclient law. - Expertise in handling high-net-worth and complexestates. - Commercial awareness and a strong track record inbusiness development. - A confident leader and team player withexcellent client care skills. - Strong technical knowledge intrusts, estate planning, and tax matters. This is a fantasticopportunity for a motivated private client lawyer who wants to workon high value matters, develop a team, and take a step towardsleadership. Interested? Apply now or get in touch with ChrisPrendergast at QED Legal for a confidentialdiscussion.

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