Private Client Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in Salisbury is seeking a Senior Associate (Solicitor or Legal Executive) to join its Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team. You will manage a varied private client caseload and provide leadership to junior lawyers.

The role offers a full remuneration package (£60,000-£75,000 DOE), hybrid working (typically 3 days in office), and an opportunity to shape and grow the department within a supportive regional firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience.
• Excellent knowledge across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Tax Planning.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.
• Willingness to develop business and network in Salisbury.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters (wills, probate, estate administration).
• Mentor junior lawyers, trainees and apprentices.
• Provide technical guidance across the team.
• Work with senior leadership on department strategy and growth.
• Develop and maintain a strong local business network.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills and probate

Trusts and tax planning

Leadership

Business development

Education

Solicitor

Legal Executive

STEP qualification

Job description

Senior Associate - Wills, Probate & Estate Planning

Location: Salisbury

Experience: Senior level (typically 5+ PQE)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Full Remuneration Package: £60,000-£75,000 DOE

A highly regarded and expanding regional firm is seeking a Senior Associate (Solicitor or Legal Executive) to join its established Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team in Salisbury.

The Role

You will play a key role in both fee-earning and leadership, including:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters, with a focus on:
  • Wills & estate planning
  • Probate & estate administration
  • Trusts & LPAs
  • Tax and succession planning for HNW clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees and apprentices
• Providing technical guidance across the team
• Working closely with senior leadership on department strategy and growth
• Building and maintaining a strong local network and contributing to business development

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience
• Excellent technical knowledge across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Tax Planning
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients
• Strong leadership or mentoring experience
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
• Well-connected locally or motivated to build a network in the Salisbury market
• STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable

What's On Offer

• Full remuneration package £60,000-£75,000 DOE
• Hybrid/agile working (typically 3 days in office)
• Clear opportunity to shape and grow a department
• Strong career progression within a growing firm
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Structured career development and mentoring opportunities
• Broad benefits package including wellbeing initiatives, social events and recognition schemes