Private Client Solicitor

  • G2 Legal Limited
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Senior Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader - 8+ PQE

Location: Maidenhead (with flexibility across Thames Valley offices)Salary & Benefits: Highly competitive package + bonus + hybrid working + excellent support

About the Firm:

This firm is a highly regarded, full-service law firm with offices in Maidenhead and across the Thames Valley. Our Private Client department is known for its expertise in high-value and complex matters. The firm provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where experienced Lawyers can take the lead in shaping the service we offer.

It is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join the team in a senior capacity. This is a key supervisory and client-facing role involving leadership of a busy private client team and management of high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acting as lead adviser on complex and high-value wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and estate administration matters
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior solicitors and support staff
  • Managing your own caseload efficiently while overseeing the team's workflow and quality standards
  • Advising on sophisticated wealth protection, inheritance tax mitigation and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
  • Drafting and advising on lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and issues of mental capacity
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships; engaging in business development and networking to grow the practice
  • Working collaboratively with financial advisers, tax specialists and other professionals to deliver a holistic service

What This Firm Is Looking For

  • UK-qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE in private client law
  • Demonstrable experience of supervising/leading a team within a law firm
  • Proven track record of handling complex estates, trusts, tax planning and high-net-worth clients
  • STEP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
  • Strong leadership, communication and client care skills
  • Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to developing the department

On Offer:

  • Senior position with real influence on the direction of the private client department
  • Competitive salary and benefits package with discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance
  • Supportive, collegiate culture with full administrative and paralegal support
  • Clear progression pathway, with partnership potential for the right candidate

Apply Now:

If you're an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader seeking a fresh challenge in a respected Thames Valley law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your private client experience and leadership achievements to Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.