2-6 PQE Private Client Lawyer - Gatwick

Henderson Scott Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm located in the UK is seeking an Associate to join its Wills, Trusts & Estates team in Gatwick. You'll handle a varied caseload including wills, estate planning, and inheritance tax while working closely with a supportive team. The position offers hybrid working and clear progression opportunities in a friendly culture with high-quality work.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Health cash plan & digital GP

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & critical illness cover

Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted legal services

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Around 3+ PQE in private client work.
• Experienced in wills, estate planning, and inheritance tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload involving wills and estate planning.
• Administer trusts and deeds of variation.
• Manage powers of attorney and estate administration.

Skills

Confident handling estates, tax and trust matters

Strong client care and communication

Keen to build relationships and support team growth

Education

STEP qualified or working towards

Job description

Associate - Wills, Trusts & Estates (Gatwick)

Legal 500 Ranked | National Law Firm | Hybrid Working

We’re working with a leading national firm looking for an Associate to join its Wills, Trusts & Estates team in Gatwick. The team is growing and offers a strong mix of high-quality work, support and progression.

The Role

You’ll handle a varied caseload involving:

• Wills and estate planning

• Trusts and deeds of variation

• Powers of attorney

• Estate administration

• Inheritance tax planning

You’ll work closely with a well-established team and step straight into a busy workflow. Hybrid Working available (around 2 days in the office).

About You

• Around 3+ PQE in private client work

• Confident handling estates, tax and trust matters

• STEP qualified or working towards (preferred)

• Strong client care and communication

• Keen to build relationships and support team growth

Why Join?

• Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked team

• Friendly and supportive culture

• Clear progression pathway

• High-quality, consistent work

• Growing national private client practice

Benefits

• 25 days holiday

• Health cash plan & digital GP

• Private medical insurance (Associate level)

• Life assurance & critical illness cover

• Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted legal services

• Bonus scheme