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Senior Private Client Solicitor

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Clayton Legal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Tax Law, Lawyer, Legal Counsel
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A top 200 and leading Private Wealth team is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing practice across London and Reading.

This is a senior role offering high-quality, technically complex work alongside a supportive and ambitious team, with real scope to shape client relationships and contribute to business growth.

The Role

You'll advise High-Net-Worth individuals, business owners and international clients on sophisticated estate and tax planning matters, including trusts, succession planning and cross-border structures.

Core work includes:

  • Complex wills, trusts and estate planning
  • Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax advice
  • Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional estates
  • Business succession and family wealth structuring
  • Trust creation, administration and restructuring
  • Advising on Business Property Relief and business asset planning
  • Probate and high-value estate administration

You'll also supervise junior lawyers and play an active role in client development and team growth.

About You
  • 5+ years' PQE in Private Client law
  • Strong technical grounding in tax, trusts and estate planning
  • Experience advising HNW and international clients
  • Confident handling complex, multi-layered matters independently
  • STEP/CTA (desirable)
  • Strong drafting, client care and communication skills
  • Commercial, proactive and collaborative approach
What s on Offer
  • High-calibre, complex private wealth work
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days in Reading)
  • Strong progression prospects
  • 28 days  holiday + birthday leave
  • Private medical cover
  • Enhanced pension + life assurance
  • Wellbeing hour + volunteering day
  • Option to buy extra holiday
  • Friendly, modern and flexible culture
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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