Senior Associate Private Client

Henderson Scott · Romsey, Hampshire

Senior Associate Private Client at Henderson Scott, based in Romsey, Hampshire, paying £65,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location
Romsey, Hampshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
26 Aug 2026
Sector
Business Development

About 33% above the going rate for business development

Reference BBBH141308

About the role

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

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

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.

Reference: BBBH141308 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 26 Aug 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott

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