Private Client Solicitor

Henderson Scott Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in Oxford is seeking a Private Client Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years' PQE to join a highly regarded law firm. You will manage Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and Estate Planning for high-quality private clients, delivering practical and commercially aware advice.

The role offers a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for business development and career progression within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client matters including Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Estate Planning.
• Experience dealing with clients.
• Ability to manage own caseload and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning.
• Providing practical, commercially aware and client-focused legal advice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Wills & Probate

Trusts experience

Job description

Role: Private Client Lawyer
Location: Oxford
Salary: Competitive Salary plus Benefits Package

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded regional Legal 500 law firm is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE to join its growing Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to work with high-quality private clients while developing their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of private client matters and play a key role in maintaining the department's reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client service.

Working alongside experienced colleagues within a well-respected team, you will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives, and further your professional growth within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

The Firm

Our client is a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to private individuals, families and businesses. The firm is recognised for its strong technical expertise, outstanding client service and collaborative culture.

The Private Client team advises on a wide range of matters, including estate planning, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, tax planning and succession planning. The department continues to attract high-quality work and is recognised for delivering practical and tailored advice to clients.

The firm is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning.
• Providing practical, commercially aware and client-focused legal advice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

You will likely have:

• A minimum of 2PQE managing your own caseload in Wills, Tax & Trusts and Probate.
• Good experience dealing with clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected regional practice offering high-quality work, strong career prospects and a positive working environment. The successful candidate will be able to develop their expertise, build valuable client relationships and contribute to the continued success of a highly regarded Private Client team.