Private Clients Lawyer / Solicitor | Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Legal 500 Firm
Location: Hertford / Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to progress your career within a Legal 500 firm that offers high-quality work, flexibility, and genuine work-life balance?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded regional practice with a strong reputation across Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Estate Planning.
The Role
We are seeking a Wills & Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE), or CILEX/FILEX qualified lawyer, to join a busy and growing Private Client / Probate team.
You will manage a varied caseload including:
* Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), and Powers of Attorney (simple to complex)
* Handling Probate & Estate Administration matters from start to finish
* Managing High Net Worth (HNW) estates and taxable estates
* Preparing and submitting IHT400s, advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and reliefs
* Advising on Intestacy and estate disputes
* Trust work including:
* Discretionary Trusts & Life Interest Trusts
* Ongoing Trust Administration
* Tax implications across trust structures
* Exposure to Court of Protection work (desirable)
* Supporting business development, networking, and client relationship management
About You
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEX/FILEX), or equivalent
* 3+ years PQE in Private Client / Wills & Probate
* Strong experience in Wills, Probate, Estate Administration & Trusts
* Experience handling HNW clients and complex estates (advantageous)
* STEP qualified or working towards (desirable)
* Strong client-facing and advisory skills
* Commercially aware, proactive, and team-oriented
What’s on Offer
* Clear and structured career progression pathway
* Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Competitive salary + bonus scheme (firm-wide & individual)
* 25+ days holiday (increasing with service)
* Pension scheme (including salary sacrifice)
* Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
* Financial wellbeing platform & retail discounts
* Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor / Probate Solicitor / Wills & Estates Lawyer to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term career development, a positive culture, and exposure to high-quality work within a respected Legal 500 Private Client team