Job Description
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
* Advising clients and drafting Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney (from straightforward to complex matters)
* Managing probate and estate administration, including high-value and taxable estates
* Preparing IHT400s, schedules, and advising on available inheritance tax reliefs
* Handling intestate estates with strong knowledge of succession rules
* Trust administration, including life interest and discretionary trusts
* Advising on the creation, ongoing management, and winding up of trusts
* Supporting estate planning for high-net-worth individuals
* Working with older and vulnerable clients where appropriate
* Supporting wider team activity including networking and business development
What were looking for
* Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX
* Strong background in Wills, Trusts, Probate / Private Client work
* Confident handling estate administration and tax-related matters
* Exposure to HNW clients or complex estates desirable
* STEP qualification (or working towards) beneficial but not essential
* Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach
* Proactive and comfortable working both independently and within a team
Whats on offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Structured career development with clear progression pathways
* Supportive team environment with regular reviews and guidance
* Bonus schemes (performance and firm-wide)
* Strong benefits package including pension, wellbeing support, and healthcare cash plan
* Focus on work/life balance and long-term development
* Regular team and firm-wide social and wellbeing initiatives
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