Private Client Partner

Berkshire – £70,000

Private Client Partner Location: Berkshire / Thames Valley (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive & Commensurate with Experience
Job Type: Permanent
Join a Leading Legal 500 Firm with a Top-Tier Private Client Practice

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join its thriving team in the Berkshire / Thames Valley region. Recognised for excellence in Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts, this is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a firm known for its depth of expertise and outstanding client service.

You’ll manage a sophisticated caseload of high-net-worth individuals, multimillion-pound trusts, and family businesses, while supporting the strategic growth of a team widely acknowledged as one of the strongest in the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a varied caseload of complex private client matters.
  • Provide high-quality, cost-effective legal advice and representation.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure consistent delivery of excellent service.
  • Support wider business development, marketing, and networking efforts.
  • Mentor and guide junior lawyers and contribute to departmental leadership.
Preferred Requirements
  • Ability to handle high-value estates, trusts, and tax planning matters.
  • Excellent client care, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to promote the firm’s full range of services.
  • A collaborative and supportive approach to team leadership.
  • Commitment to upholding professional standards and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private client work.
  • Proven experience in managing people, processes, or practice areas.
  • Strong business development and networking capabilities.
  • STEP qualification or equivalent (desirable, not essential).
What’s on Offer
  • A competitive salary, depending on experience.
  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • A high-quality client base and complex, rewarding caseload.
  • Clear progression pathway in a modern, supportive, and ambitious firm.
  • The opportunity to contribute to a respected Legal 500-ranked team with a stellar reputation.
If you're an accomplished private client solicitor looking to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next exciting step in your career.

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over seven years, excels in legal recruitment and relationship-building. Outside work, she enjoys family time, spicy margaritas, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Driven by curiosity, she once considered a career in the police. Her favourite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £70,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Berkshire
  • Reference: 1240318

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