Partner, Private Client

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.

Working strategically with senior leadership and staff to maximise existing professional connections and to support the firm in business development, building upon the success of the highly regarded and busy Private Client Team within the firm.

Our requirements

• A Senior Associate Solicitor/ Partner, Chartered Legal Executive or Member of STEP within an established private client team
• Excellent experience/expertise in all areas of Private Client work including complex and high net worth client matters
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience in marketing and business development activities for the team/firm
• Proven track record of billing (both personal and team) 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 and strong IT skills
• Compelling / engaging communicator and ability to instil confidence with a wide variety of clients
• Ability to develop strong, collaborative and long-lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and referrers
• Personable and professional with a team-focused mindset
• Ambition to build upon own personal development and the teams excellent reputation

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Hybrid working
• 30 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