Senior Associate / Legal Director

Company: Henderson Scott
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Senior Private Client Leadership Opportunity | East Midlands

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor or FCILEx with 10+ years’ PQE looking for a strategic leadership role within a highly respected regional team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior private client lawyer to join a thriving East Midlands practice, with the chance to work on complex, high-value matters for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, landed estates, trustees and families.

  • Lead on sophisticated private client matters, including inheritance tax planning, trusts, estate administration, succession planning, LPAs and Court of Protection work
  • Advise a prestigious and diverse client base with significant assets and estate planning requirements
  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers while helping shape the future direction of the team
  • Play an active role in networking, business development and growing an already successful practice
  • Benefit from a genuinely flexible and agile working culture

This role would suit an ambitious private client specialist with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

  • 10+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor or FCILEx
  • Strong experience across trusts, estates, taxation and succession planning
  • Business development and relationship-building skills
  • STEP qualified or willing to work towards qualification
  • Previous supervision or leadership experience desirable

If you’re considering your next move, or know someone who may be interested, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026