Senior Private Client Solicitor

Henderson Scott; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Scott, a well-established regional law firm in Sevenoaks, seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its expanding team. This position allows you to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters, including wills and estate planning, probate, and Court of Protection work.

The firm promotes a collaborative atmosphere and offers genuine career progression opportunities in a supportive environment. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are also part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, and estate administration.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Advising clients on personal and family succession planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care

Technical knowledge of wills and probate

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

A well established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its expanding Private Client team in Sevenoaks, Kent.

With a long history and strong reputation across the South East, the firm advises clients on a full range of private client matters, including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and estate administration.

The Role: Private Client Solicitor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and collaborative department, working alongside an experienced team handling a broad spectrum of private client work.

The role is open to candidates at different levels, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, including team leadership or departmental input, depending on experience.

You will play a key role in supporting the growth of the team while delivering high quality advice to an established and loyal client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including:
• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection work
• Advising clients on personal and family succession planning
• Delivering clear, practical and client focused legal advice
• Building and maintaining long term client relationships
• Working closely with colleagues to support the continued growth of the department
• Contributing to business development and client engagement

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience across private client work
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A collaborative and team focused approach
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Interest in progressing within a growing and ambitious team

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to join a well respected regional law firm with a long-standing reputation
• Established pipeline of high quality private client work
• Flexible working arrangements depending on experience
• Genuine opportunities for career progression, including leadership and partnership prospects
• Supportive, friendly and team focused working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Well suited to candidates based in Kent, South East London or surrounding areas seeking a strong regional firm with a loyal client base

Why Apply?

This role would suit a Private Client Solicitor looking to:

• Join a firm with a strong heritage and reputation in private client work
• Handle a broad range of quality instructions
• Develop their career within a supportive and growing department