Private Client Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Health Cash Plan

Group Life Cover

Staff discount platform

Training & development programme

Regular social events

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited is seeking a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 8+ years PQE in private client law to take ownership of a broad Romsey-based caseload, including wills, probate, trusts, estate planning and tax planning.

You will supervise junior lawyers, support business development, and foster strong client relationships with referrers. The role offers hybrid working and significant flexibility, plus generous benefits including healthcare, life cover, and leave.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE within Private Client law.

Responsibilities

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation and administration
• Tax and succession planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Elderly client work
• Multi-generational wealth preservation and succession planning
• Advise on complex and high-value private client matters
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Support the ongoing growth and development of the department
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Contribute to business development and networking initiatives

Job description

Location: Romsey

Experience: 8+ PQE

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 Base Salary DOE

Working Pattern: Hybrid & Highly Flexible Working Available

The Role

You will take ownership of a broad private client caseload, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation and administration
• Tax and succession planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Elderly client work
• Multi-generational wealth preservation and succession planning

Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you will:

• Advise on complex and high-value private client matters
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Support the ongoing growth and development of the department
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Contribute to business development and networking initiatives

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• 8+ years PQE within Private Client law
• Strong experience across wills, probate, trusts, estate planning and tax planning
• Comfortable managing complex matters independently
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercially aware with an interest in business development
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP would be advantageous

What's On Offer

• £70,000-£80,000 base salary DOE
• Hybrid working with significant flexibility
• Mostly remote working available where appropriate
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Group Life Cover
• Staff discount platform
• Award-winning training and development programme
• Regular social events
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear long-term progression opportunities