Private Client Senior Associate

Henderson Scott Limited; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Kent is looking for a Senior Associate in Wills, Estate & Tax Planning. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload while working closely with senior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have strong Private Client experience and be on a pathway toward partnership. The firm promotes a friendly and inclusive culture with competitive remuneration and flexible work options.

Benefits

Clear career progression toward partnership

Exposure to high-quality work

Collaborative firm culture

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong Private Client experience.
• STEP qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and develop client relationships.
• Excellent technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• Collaborative mindset with ambition to progress into a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and high-quality caseload.
• Advise on estate and inheritance tax planning.
• Draft and advise on Wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney.
• Address lifetime giving and philanthropic planning.
• Navigate cross-border estate issues.

Skills

Strong Private Client experience

Client relationship management

Technical expertise

Commercial awareness

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

STEP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Associate - Wills, Estate & Tax Planning
Location: Kent
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Senior Associate to join a Legal 500 ranked regional law firm in Kent within their Wills, Estate & Tax Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Private Client lawyer with a clear ambition to progress toward partnership in a supportive and well-established firm.

About the Firm

This highly respected, long-established regional law firm is renowned for its exceptional client service. The Estates, Tax & Succession team advises individuals, families, and business owners on complex estate planning, tax structuring, and succession matters.

The Role

As a Senior Associate, you will handle a varied and high-quality caseload, working with clients such as high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, landowners, and trustees. Typical matters include:

• Estate and inheritance tax planning
• Drafting and advising on Wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
• Lifetime giving and philanthropic planning
• Cross-border estate issues

You will work closely with senior colleagues, gaining exposure to strategic aspects of practice management and client relationship development, while receiving the support needed to build a clear pathway toward partnership.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong Private Client experience
• STEP qualification (or working towards) preferred
• Proven ability to manage and develop client relationshipsExcellent technical expertise and commercial awareness
• Collaborative mindset with ambition to progress into a senior leadership role

What's on Offer

• Clear, supported career progression toward partnership
• Exposure to high-quality work and an existing loyal client base
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the team
• Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture
• Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements