Posted 21 July, 2026
Private Client Solicitor
Reed
Slough, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Join a well-established, forward-thinking firm in Maidenhead that blends first-rate client service with a genuinely supportive culture. You’ll handle a quality, HNW-leaning private client caseload within a team known for clear communication, meticulous standards, and long-term client relationships.
\nWhy this firm appeals
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- Reputation that opens doors: Strong regional brand with steady referrals from wealth advisers, agents, and repeat clients — ensuring consistent, interesting instructions rather than volume churn. \n
- People-first culture:Collaborative team, approachable leadership, and modern systems that remove admin friction so you can focus on client work. \n
- Career you can shape: Transparent progression routes (Senior Associate, Team Lead), mentoring and funding for STEP, and active support for business development so your profile grows with the firm. \n
- Modern flexibility: Sensible hybrid pattern, investment in tools, and realistic targets aligned to quality, not just numbers. \n
The Role
\nManage and develop a varied private client portfolio, including:
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- Wills & comprehensive estate planning for individuals and family-owned businesses \n
- Probate & estate administration (from straightforward to complex/HNW) \n
- Trust creation & administration, with exposure to lifetime and testamentary trusts \n
- Lasting Powers of Attorney and capacity-related advice \n
- IHT/CGT-aware structuring and asset protection in partnership with tax and financial advisers \n
- Client stewardship: clear, empathetic guidance, proactive updates, and meticulous file management \n
About You
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- 1+ year PQE (more experienced candidates welcomed; work will be weighted to your level) \n
- Confident running your own caseload with excellent drafting and client-care \n
- Comfortable engaging with HNW clients and professional referrers \n
- STEP qualified or working towards STEP (desirable; support provided) \n
- Commercially aware, organised, and committed to best-in-class service \n
Package & Benefits
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- £55,000 to £80,000 (aligned to PQE, complexity, and BD profile) \n
- Bonus scheme and clear progression framework \n
- Hybrid working with modern case management \n
- Funding and study leave for STEP plus ongoing CPD \n
- 25+ days’ holiday (plus BH), enhanced benefits, and regular team events \n
How to Apply
\nIf you’re a Private Client Solicitor seeking high-quality work, real progression, and a culture that values you, apply today for a confidential discussion.
