Senior Private Client Lawyer - Lead Growth & Strategy

Henderson Scott; Buckhurst Hill; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott in Essex is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director in Private Client to lead and shape the firm's private client practice. You will advise on wills, trusts, estates, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters while building long‑term client relationships and contributing to business development.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement after probation, high autonomy, and a clear path to leadership within a collaborative, growing team.

Qualifications

• Experienced Private Client solicitor with strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, estates, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters
• Proven track record of business development and building long‑term client relationships
• Ambitious, commercially minded, and motivated to play a leading role in growth of the team

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of Private Client matters including wills, trusts, estate planning, and Court of Protection
• Develop the department's profile, strengthen client relationships, and drive new business opportunities

Skills

Private Client

Job description

Henderson Scott in Essex is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director in Private Client to lead and shape the firm's private client practice. You will advise on wills, trusts, estates, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters while building long‑term client relationships and contributing to business development.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement after probation, high autonomy, and a clear path to leadership within a collaborative, growing team.