Private Client Solicitor/FCilex

Henderson Scott; Buckingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Henderson Scott in Buckingham is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or FCILEx to join a well-regarded Private Client team. Hybrid working is offered, with a salary of £45,000–£60,000 depending on experience, plus a benefits package.

You will manage a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, delivering tailored advice to HNW individuals and families while building enduring client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx.
• Ideally 5+ years PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, and Estate Administration.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• STEP qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion.
• Draft and advise on Wills, Codicils, and estate planning arrangements.
• Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications.
• Handle Probate matters, Grants of Probate, Letters of Administration, and estate administration.
• Advise on the creation and administration of Trusts, including lifetime and post-death arrangements.
• Provide inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and wider estate planning advice.
• Advise elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the department.
• Assist with the supervision, mentoring, and development of junior members of the team where required.

Skills

Private Client

Wills

Probate

Trusts

LPAs

Estate Administration

Client relationships

Education

Solicitor or FCILEx qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Buckingham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Benefits Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or FCILEx to join a well-established and highly regarded Private Client team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive environment, handling a broad range of quality private client matters while enjoying genuine career development opportunities.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters. This position would be particularly well suited to an experienced private client lawyer who enjoys building strong client relationships and providing tailored advice to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients.

The Role

• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion.
• Draft and advise on Wills, Codicils, and estate planning arrangements.
• Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications.
• Handle Probate matters, Grants of Probate, Letters of Administration, and estate administration.
• Advise on the creation and administration of Trusts, including lifetime and post-death arrangements.
• Provide inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and wider estate planning advice.
• Advise elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the department.
• Assist with the supervision, mentoring, and development of junior members of the team where required.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx.
• Ideally 5+ years PQE or equivalent experience in Private Client law.
• Proven experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, and Estate Administration.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• High-quality work within an established and respected Private Client team.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor or FCILEx looking to join a forward-thinking firm where they can further develop their expertise, build lasting client relationships and progress their career within a successful and growing practice.