Private Client Senior Associate
Join a Legal 500 Tier 2 team where your expertise will directly shape a growing private client practice across the Thames Valley. This is a genuine opportunity to influence strategy while working in a supportive, forward-thinking firm.
You'll be joining Gardner Leader, a modern and award-winning law firm with a strong reputation for quality and collaboration. As a Private Client Senior Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering expert advice while helping to develop the team's presence across multiple offices.
Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of wills, probate, estate planning, and trusts
• Advising clients with a high level of technical accuracy and care
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the team
• Contributing to the growth and development of the private client offering

We're looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor at Senior Associate level with strong private client experience
• STEP membership, or currently working towards it, is preferred
• Excellent client care skills alongside solid technical knowledge
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to share knowledge and support others
• A proactive, organised mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities

What's in it for you:

• Salary: £56,000 to £70,000, based in Newbury, permanent position
• Bonus scheme for fee earners and competitive salary progression
• Flexible annual leave plus Christmas office closure and bank holidays
• Enhanced pension, life assurance (4x salary), and private medical insurance
• Free parking and cash health plan for all employees
• Strong focus on wellbeing, team culture, and community involvement
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing, award-winning firm

Apply now for this Private Client Senior Associate role
For more information or to apply, please submit a CV, or call 07909400604 for a confidential discussion