Private Client Solicitor — Hybrid, Growth & Training

Henderson Scott; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Henderson Scott is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor (NQ – 3 years PQE) to join its growing Private Client team on a hybrid basis. You will manage your own caseload with close support from experienced practitioners and exposure to a high‑quality client base.

Key duties include wills and estate planning, probate, LPAs, trusts and inheritance tax planning, plus building lasting client relationships and contributing to cross‑practice development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ to 3 years' PQE.
• Experience in a Private Client department during training or post-qualification.
• Ability to manage files independently while knowing when to seek support.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.
• Experience dealing with high-net-worth individuals and complex estates.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Advising clients on wills and estate planning, probate and LPA, trusts, and inheritance tax.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Delivering exceptional levels of client care and service.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas.
• Identifying opportunities for cross-referral and business development.
• Supporting the team's commercial objectives and growth plans.

Skills

Wills

Estate planning

Probate

LPA

Trusts

Inheritance Tax

Client relationships

Business development

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Henderson Scott is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor (NQ – 3 years PQE) to join its growing Private Client team on a hybrid basis. You will manage your own caseload with close support from experienced practitioners and exposure to a high‑quality client base.

Key duties include wills and estate planning, probate, LPAs, trusts and inheritance tax planning, plus building lasting client relationships and contributing to cross‑practice development.