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Date Added: Tue 07/04/2026

Private Client Solicitor

Canterbury, UK
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Company: HENDERSON SCOTT LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £70000.00 - £90000.00 per annum

Private Client Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Location: Canterbury
Salary: Competitive | £70,000 - £90,000 total remuneration package
Working pattern: Full-time | Hybrid working available

We are recruiting for an experienced Private Client Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a well-established and growing Private Client department based in Canterbury.


The Role

You will handle a broad and interesting Private Client caseload, including:

  • Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax planning

  • Complex estates involving UK and overseas property and tax issues

  • Court of Protection matters

  • Trusts and agricultural estates

  • Administration of straightforward probate matters, with complex cases referred to Partners as appropriate

You will also:

  • Meet clients in the office, at home, in hospital, or remotely as required

  • Play an active role in business development, networking and marketing events

  • Supervise and support junior fee earners and trainees

  • Maintain accurate time recording and comply with internal systems and procedures

  • Attend departmental meetings and relevant training to maintain technical knowledge


About You
  • Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in Private Client work (applications from all experience levels considered)

  • Strong technical grounding across core Private Client matters

  • Comfortable advising clients on sensitive and complex issues

  • Willing to contribute to supervision and development of junior team members

  • Commercially aware with an interest in business development

  • Professional client-focused approach


What's on Offer
  • £70,000 - £90,000 total remuneration package, dependent on experience

  • Hybrid working, supporting work-life balance

  • Bonus scheme

  • Pension scheme

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