Henderson Scott
Senior Associate Private Client
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Senior Associate - Private Client (Wills, Probate & Estate Planning)
Location: Romsey
Experience: 6+ PQE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Full Remuneration Package: £65,000-£75,000 DOE
A highly regarded and growing regional firm is seeking a Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its established Romsey office.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior position within a respected Private Client team, advising a high-quality client base on complex wills, trusts and estate planning matters. The role offers excellent quality work, genuine leadership opportunities and a clear pathway for continued career progression.
The Role
You will manage a varied and high-quality private client caseload, including:
- Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trust creation and administration
- Tax and succession planning
- Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex private client matters
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Alongside your own caseload, you will also:
- Supervise and mentor junior members of the team
- Provide technical guidance and support across the department
- Play an active role in business development and networking
- Build and strengthen relationships with clients and professional referrers
- Contribute to the strategic growth and continued success of the Private Client team
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- 6+ years' PQE in Private Client law
- Strong technical expertise across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning
- Experience advising on tax planning and complex estates
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Commercially minded with a proven interest in business development
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- STEP qualified, or working towards STEP, would be advantageous
- Ambitious and motivated to play a key role within a growing department
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What's On Offer
- Full remuneration package of £65,000-£75,000 DOE
- High-quality Private Client work with HNW client exposure
- Senior Associate role with leadership responsibilities
- Clear progression within a highly regarded regional firm
- Hybrid working
- Supportive, collaborative and ambitious team culture
- Ongoing professional development and STEP support
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client lawyer looking to step into a Senior Associate position, offering complex work, leadership responsibility and the chance to play a significant role in the continued growth of a highly respected Private Client team.
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