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Private Wealth Principal Associate​/Legal Director

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Gleeson Recruitment Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Lawyer
  • Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Private Wealth Principal Associate / Legal Director (Permanent)
Private Wealth Principal Associate / Legal Director

Location:

Reading, UK (Hybrid working)

Salary:
Very competitive DOE

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a leading international law firm during a period of significant growth. This forward-thinking firm is expanding its market-leading Private Wealth team and is seeking a Legal Director or ambitious Principal Associate to play a pivotal role in the continued success of the department.

About the Role

The Private Wealth team provides expert advice to high-net-worth individuals, professional and corporate trustees on UK tax and estate planning, trusts and trust administration, and landed estates. They also collaborate across the firm on matters relating to residential property, employment, business affairs, and family law.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse and high-quality caseload, handling complex matters such as:

Wills, trusts, and probate

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)

Tax planning and trust administration

Advising private clients, professional trustees, and corporate trustees

You will ensure client matters are progressed efficiently, maintaining excellent communication regarding fees and progress. You will also contribute to the growth of the practice through business development activities, including client events, writing articles, and promoting the firm's services externally.

What We're Looking For

Admission to the Solicitors Roll

8+ years PQE (though ambitious candidates with slightly less PQE will be considered)

Experience managing a team is desirable but not essential

Strong expertise in tax, trusts, and estate planning

Why This Role is Exciting

Join a firm investing heavily in technology, business development, and marketing to support your success

Work with a supportive, high-performing team on a varied and stimulating workload

Competitive remuneration with a market-leading bonus scheme of up to 50% of salary

Opportunity to make a significant impact on a department experiencing strong growth

This is a chance to take a step up in your career, working in a forward-looking environment where your expertise and initiative are highly valued.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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