Private client lawyer
Henderson Scott · Petersfield, Hampshire
Private client lawyer at Henderson Scott, based in Petersfield, Hampshire, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Location
- Petersfield, Hampshire
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
20% below the typical rate for solicitor
Reference BBBH141880
About the role
Private Client Lawyer
Location: Petersfield
Experience: 3+ PQE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE
Working Arrangement: Office-based
A reputable and well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its established team in Petersfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Lawyer with 3+ PQE to join a respected firm with an active caseload ready to walk into from day one.
The role would suit a confident fee earner looking for a strong existing client base, a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop their career within an established Private Client team.
The Role
You will take responsibility for a varied Private Client caseload, including:
- Preparation of Wills
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Probate and estate administration
- Obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
- Estate planning
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Trusts and trust administration
- Deeds of variation
- Deeds of gift
- Advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries
- Supporting clients with wider succession planning requirements
You will:
- Manage an established and active caseload
- Work independently as a fee earner while having access to support from the wider team
- Provide clear and practical advice to clients
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Progress matters efficiently and commercially
- Maintain high standards of client care
- Contribute to the continued success of the Private Client department
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3+ years' PQE in Private Client
- Experience handling a broad Private Client caseload
- Strong experience across Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
- A good understanding of Estate Planning and Inheritance Tax
- The ability to manage an independent caseload
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- The confidence to work as a fee earner
- A professional and personable approach
- The ability to build strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
This would suit a Private Client Lawyer looking for a ready-made caseload within a reputable firm, with the stability of an established team and the opportunity to continue developing their career.
What's On Offer
- £50,000-£60,000 salary DOE
- Established and active caseload ready to walk into
- Reputable and well-established law firm
- Varied Private Client workload
- Established client base
- Supportive and experienced team
- Opportunity for long-term career development
- Office-based role in Petersfield
- Excellent opportunity for an experienced fee earner
This is a great opportunity for a 3+ PQE Private Client Lawyer who wants to step into an established caseload and join a reputable firm with a strong presence in the local market.
Reference: BBBH141880 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 27 Sep 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott
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