Private Client Lawyer

Henderson Scott · Romsey, Hampshire

Private Client Lawyer at Henderson Scott, based in Romsey, Hampshire, paying £70,000 - £80,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£70,000 - £80,000 per annum
Location
Romsey, Hampshire · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
2 Oct 2026
Sector
Solicitor

About 7% above the going rate for solicitor

Reference BBBH140534

About the role

Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Romsey
Experience: 8+ PQE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 Base Salary DOE
Working Pattern: Hybrid & Highly Flexible Working Available

The Role

You will take ownership of a broad private client caseload, including:

  • Wills and estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Trust creation and administration
  • Tax and succession planning
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection matters
  • Elderly client work
  • Multi-generational wealth preservation and succession planning

Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you will:

  • Advise on complex and high-value private client matters
  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
  • Support the ongoing growth and development of the department
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
  • Contribute to business development and networking initiatives

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
  • 8+ years PQE within Private Client law
  • Strong experience across wills, probate, trusts, estate planning and tax planning
  • Comfortable managing complex matters independently
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Commercially aware with an interest in business development
  • STEP qualified or working towards STEP would be advantageous

What's On Offer

  • £70,000-£80,000 base salary DOE
  • Hybrid working with significant flexibility
  • Mostly remote working available where appropriate
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional birthday leave
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Group Life Cover
  • Staff discount platform
  • Award-winning training and development programme
  • Regular social events
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Clear long-term progression opportunities

Reference: BBBH140534 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 2 Oct 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott

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