Senior Lawyer, Wills, Probate & Estate Planning in Newbury

Full Time | Minimum 10 + Years’ PQE | Newbury

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Private Client Solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE to join our established and collaborative Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team in Newbury.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality private client work with the opportunity to support and develop the wider team, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our Private Client offering.

The Opportunity

As a senior member of the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team, you’ll play an important role in supporting the Newbury Team Leader and the wider team, sharing your experience and expertise and providing an additional level of senior support as the department continues to grow.

You’ll manage your own varied and complex caseload, advising clients across a broad range of private client matters including Wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and tax and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Alongside your own client work, you’ll be a valued source of support and guidance to colleagues, working closely with the Team Leader to encourage knowledge sharing, development and best practice across the team. You’ll have the opportunity to mentor and support more junior members of the department, helping them to build their skills and confidence.

You’ll also have an important role to play in developing and strengthening our client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the Newbury office. You’ll be encouraged to get involved in business development, networking and identifying opportunities to develop new and existing relationships.

Required Experience

• 10+ years’ PQE with significant experience in private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge across private client matters, particularly inheritance tax and estate planning.
• STEP membership, or someone currently working towards their STEP qualification.
• Significant experience managing complex private client matters and advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop long-term trusted relationships.
• The confidence and experience to provide senior support, guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively alongside the Team Leader and wider team.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with an interest in business development and growing the team’s presence in Newbury and the surrounding area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An interest in contributing to the continued development and strategic direction of the department.

The Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of complex private client matters.
• Advise on Wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration.
• Advise on the creation and administration of trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Provide tax and succession planning advice to high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Work closely with the Team Leader, providing additional support and expertise to the team.
• Support the Team Leader with the ongoing development, motivation and performance of the wider team where appropriate.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to junior members of the team, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through excellent service and high-quality advice.
• Support the development of existing client relationships and identify opportunities to build new ones.
• Take an active role in business development, networking and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute ideas and expertise to the continued development and strategic direction of the WPEP team.
• Contribute to the wider success and growth of the firm as a member of the Partnership.

We offer

• Genuine scope to influence and grow the department.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a Legal 500 Tier 2 team.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration is valued.
• The chance to work with high-quality clients and complex, rewarding matters.
• A competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract and retain the best talent.
• Clear pathways for career development and progression.

Office: Maidenhead

Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm

Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice.

If you’re looking for an exciting role where you can build on your expertise, make a real impact, and join a team that’s going from strength to strength – we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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