Probate Solicitor - NQ to 3 Years' PQE
Location: Salisbury | Full-Time | Leading Private Client Firm | Competitive Salary + Benefits
A highly respected law firm with a national reputation in private client and charity law is seeking a Newly Qualified to 3 Years' PQE Probate Solicitor to join its renowned Private Client Department in Salisbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor with a keen interest in probate to work on high-value, complex matters in a collaborative and expert-led environment.
The Work You'll Be Doing
Working closely with experienced colleagues across the firm's probate, contentious trusts and private client teams, the successful candidate will:
* Administer large and complex taxable estates, including landed estates, farms, and estates with international elements
* Act on behalf of major national charities, often involving complex grant applications such as section 116 grants, grants de bonis non, and grants on behalf of trust corporations
* Advise on problematic or delayed estate administrations, including matters where executors are incapacitated or in dispute with co-executors
This is a role that offers both variety and challenge, with exposure to high-value work and interesting legal issues that will significantly deepen the post-holder's expertise in estate administration.
The Team You'll Be Joining
The dedicated Probate Team forms part of the wider Private Client Department and consists of:
* 3 Senior Associates
* 4 Associates
* 3 Solicitors
* 4 Paralegals
The team is known for its technical excellence, thorough approach, and collegiate working culture, providing a strong foundation for junior lawyers to learn and grow under expert supervision.
The Firm You'll Be Part Of
The firm is:
* Ranked among the top private client and charity law firms in the UK
* Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2025
* Known for nearly 300 years of heritage, with a modern, client-focused ethos
* Made up of circa 30 partners and 150 employees, all committed to providing exceptional legal services
* Highly collaborative, with private client specialists working seamlessly with teams in trust management, tax, and contentious probate
With clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals and farming families to charities and institutions, the firm provides the opportunity to gain high-quality experience across a range of estate and trust matters.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
* Be newly qualified or have up to 3 years' PQE in private client/probate work
* Have experience or a strong interest in administering taxable and complex estates
* Be proactive, well organised, and confident handling sensitive client matters
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and attention to detail
* Be eager to develop technically within a high-calibre, supportive team