Wills, Trusts & Tax Partner
Henderson Scott · Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Wills, Trusts & Tax Partner at Henderson Scott, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, paying £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £80,000 per annum
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
About 56% above the going rate for business development
Reference BBBH142010
About the role
? Shropshire | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available
? Full Time | Permanent
? Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits
Lead. Advise. Grow.
An established and highly respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join its thriving Wills, Trusts & Tax team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded and technically strong private client lawyer to take on a key leadership role within a successful and growing practice. Working with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and trustees, you will advise on complex wealth preservation and succession planning matters while contributing to the strategic growth of the team.
The role offers a combination of high-quality work, leadership responsibility, business development opportunities and genuine long-term career prospects.
The Role
You will advise clients on a broad range of private client matters, including:
- Wills and succession planning
- Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning
- Trust creation, restructuring and administration
- Estate administration, including complex and high-value estates
- Wealth preservation and asset protection strategies
- Lifetime gifting and succession planning
- Family wealth and legacy planning
You will also:
- Manage your own portfolio of high-value clients
- Develop and strengthen relationships with professional referrers
- Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team
- Play a key role in business development and networking activity
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and strategic direction of the Private Client department
- Act as a trusted adviser on complex and often bespoke client matters
Why This Opportunity?
High-Quality Client Work
You will work with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated private client matters involving complex estates, trusts, taxation and wealth planning.
Leadership & Influence
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a successful private client practice, influence strategic decisions and play a significant role in the development of the wider team.
Established Client Base
Join a respected practice with a strong reputation, loyal client following and excellent referral network, providing a solid platform to further develop your practice.
Supportive Culture
The firm promotes a collaborative environment where professional excellence, client care and employee wellbeing are equally valued.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced Private Client Solicitor with significant post-qualification experience
- Demonstrate a strong track record advising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners
- Possess excellent technical expertise across wills, trusts, tax planning and estate administration
- Have experience leading, mentoring and developing junior lawyers
- Be commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
- Have strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Be confident managing complex and high-value matters
- Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, sound judgement and a client-focused approach
Applications are welcomed from established Partners, Legal Directors, Principal Associates or Senior Associates looking to step into a partnership opportunity.
What's on Offer?
? Competitive salary and benefits package
? Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
? High-value and intellectually stimulating work
? Leadership and strategic influence
? Strong referral and client network
? Career progression within a growing practice
? Supportive and collaborative culture
? Long-term platform for career success
Interested?
If you're an ambitious Private Client lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a respected and forward-thinking firm, we'd love to hear from you.
? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Reference: BBBH142010 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 10 Oct 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott
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