Junior Private Wealth and Inheritance Fee Earner

• Annual Salary: £50k - £55k plus potential bonus of approx £7k - £12k
• Location: Farnborough
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Department: Private Wealth and Inheritance

Launch your legal career with confidence in our award-winning Private Wealth and Inheritance team at a Regional Legal 500 firm. We are seeking a Junior Private Wealth and Inheritance Fee Earner with 1-3 years PQE to join our dynamic team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take ownership of a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration, with guidance and mentoring tailored to your level of experience.
• Benefit from our structured NQ development programme, designed to support your transition from trainee to confident fee earner, with clear pathways to specialisation in areas such as complex tax planning, trust structuring, or high-net-worth estate management.
• Receive ongoing technical training and supervision from senior team members, helping you build deep expertise and progress your career within a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Work closely with other departments, such as family law and property, to deliver joined-up solutions for clients with multifaceted needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and a personal, empathetic approach.
• Contribute to the team's business development activities, including attending networking events and supporting marketing initiatives, with opportunities to raise your professional profile.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years PQE in Private Wealth, Inheritance, or a related field.
• Strong technical foundation in wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning.
• Excellent client care skills and a professional, empathetic approach.
• A STEP qualification or willingness to work towards one is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous Fee Earner bonus.
• Free car parking for your convenience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.
• The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

How to Apply:

To apply for this Junior Private Wealth and Inheritance Fee Earner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to mark Watts at Reed, your local legal recruitment specialist.