Private Client Lawyer

Rowberry Morris is a very well-established firm of solicitors providing a friendly, approachable service tailored to our clients’ unique needs, whether it’s a personal matter, a family issue or a business challenge.

From our offices in Reading, Staines and Tadley we believe in building long-lasting relationships and showing loyalty to clients. This is a great opportunity to join our busy and thriving practice.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and undertaking fee earning work for a variety of private clients, providing efficient and effective legal advice, assistance and representation, from simple wills to high-net-worth estates, elderly client matters and tax planning.

You will work strategically with senior leadership and staff to maximise existing professional connections and to support the firm in business development and have overall responsibility for maintaining and developing the team in Staines. 

Our requirements

A qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Member of STEP

• Considerable relevant work experience in all areas of Private Client work
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience in marketing and business development activities for the team and the firm
• Proven financial record and commercial attitude
• Technical experience in wills, trusts, estate administration, elderly client matters, lasting powers of attorney, capacity issues and inheritance tax planning
• Meticulous organisation with strong IT skills
• Ability to meet multiple priorities to tight deadlines
• Compelling / engaging communicator and ability to instil confidence with a wide variety of clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop strong, collaborative and long-lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and referrers
• Personable and professional with a team-focused mindset

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave (full time) plus bank holidays
• Birthday annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

To apply, please send your CV to our HR Consultant:  liz.johnston@digitalrecruitment.org