Senior Private Client Solicitor

Henderson Scott; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Career progression

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Henderson Scott is helping a Reading-based private client team recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor. The role covers wills, probate, trusts and estate planning for individuals, families and business owners. You will deliver tailored, commercially aware advice and build trusted adviser relationships.

The firm offers a collaborative culture, flexible hybrid working and clear career progression within a well-established private client practice.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in private client law.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on wills, probate and estate administration.
• Estate and inheritance tax planning.
• Trust creation, administration and succession planning.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and wealth preservation matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the growth and development of the team.

Skills

Wills & probate

Estate planning

Client relationships

Tax planning

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualification in progress (advantageous)

Job description

Private Client | Estate Planning, Probate & Trusts | 8+ PQE | Reading

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its well-established and successful Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and supportive environment, advising a loyal client base on a broad range of wealth preservation, succession and estate planning matters.

The Role

You will work closely with individuals, families and business owners, providing tailored advice across a wide spectrum of private client matters.

The team is known for its high standards of client care, technical expertise and long-standing client relationships, making this an ideal opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys building trusted adviser relationships and delivering practical, commercially aware advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on wills, probate and estate administration
• Estate and inheritance tax planning
• Trust creation, administration and succession planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and wealth preservation matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the team

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 8+ years' experience in private client law
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative and client-focused approach
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP would be advantageous

What's On Offer

• High-quality private client work with an established client base
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear long-term career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to play an important role within a growing department