Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer
Full-time | Hertford / Hybrid | Salary DOE
Were working with a highly regarded regional practice seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their Wills, Trusts & Probate team.
This is a strong opportunity for someone with solid technical grounding who wants to step into more complex estates work, high-net-worth clients, and meaningful progression within a supportive and well-structured environment.
The opportunity
Youll join a busy and well-established Bereavement / Private Client team, handling a broad mix of Wills, Probate, and Trust matters with increasing complexity.
The role offers genuine autonomy, strong support, and exposure to high-quality work, particularly in estate administration and trust structures.
What youll be doing
1. Advising clients and drafting Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney (from straightforward to complex matters)
2. Managing probate and estate administration, including high-value and taxable estates
3. Preparing IHT400s, schedules, and advising on available inheritance tax reliefs
4. Handling intestate estates with strong knowledge of succession rules
5. Trust administration, including life interest and discretionary trusts
6. Advising on the creation, o...