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Posted 20 July, 2026

Private Client Senior Associate

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice
SL6, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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.\n

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.\n

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\nWhy apply?\n
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  • Join a highly regarded and growing Private Client team with a strong regional reputation.
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  • Work on complex, high-quality Wills, Probate and Estate Planning matters.
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  • Take on a senior role with real influence within the department.
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  • Opportunity to supervise and mentor junior team members.
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  • Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the practice.
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  • Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
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  • Clear and structured career progression opportunities.
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    \nWhat will you be doing?\n
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    \nYou will advise on a broad range of private client matters, including:\n

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  • Drafting and advising on Wills.
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  • Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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  • Administration of both taxable and non-taxable estates.
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  • Drafting Deeds of Variation.
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  • Creation and administration of trusts.
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  • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
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  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
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  • Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
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    \nWhat could make you stand out?\n
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  • Qualified Solicitor with 5-8 years' PQE in Private Client law.
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  • Experience handling a broad range of wills, probate and estate planning matters.
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  • STEP qualified or working towards STEP accreditation (preferred).
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  • Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
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  • Confident supervising and supporting junior team members.
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  • Proactive, organised and commercially aware approach.
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  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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    \nWhat's in it for you?\n
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  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
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  • Opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 2 ranked team.
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  • Genuine scope to influence and help grow the department.
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  • High-quality and complex private client work.
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  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
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  • 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.\n

    For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Faith Kelly or click apply.\n

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