Associate Solicitor — Private Client (Reading)

A well-established national practice is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Private Client Advisory team in Reading. The role supports high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and succession matters, offering exposure to complex wills, lifetime trusts, powers of attorney and estate administrations within a large, resourced private client group.

The post offers a collaborative team environment, opportunity to develop specialist tax and trust work, and scope to contribute to client growth and advisory initiatives. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported alongside a package of standard employee benefits.

• Approximately 5+ years' post-qualification experience in private client work.
• Proven experience preparing and implementing complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney and estate administrations.
• Knowledge of lifetime IHT planning and taxation of trusts and estates; STEP qualification or working towards it preferred.
• Strong financial discipline, ability to work with other teams and external advisers, and an aptitude for business development and client relationship management.