Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Bridger's Law Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridger's Law Ltd in Sittingbourne is seeking a qualified probate solicitor to manage a varied caseload of probate matters, including wills and LPAs. You will advise clients on inheritance tax planning and estate administration while maintaining high standards of client care.

The role is client-facing, requires strong technical knowledge, and involves contributing to departmental growth through business development and leadership of colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with private client probate experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in private client, probate, wills and LPAs.
• Strong knowledge of estate administration and inheritance tax.
• Commercially aware with ability to identify business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end probate matters from instruction to estate distribution.
• Provide advice on estate administration and inheritance tax implications.
• Draft and advise on wills, including trusts and some tax planning.
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk standards.
• Supervise and support team members.
• Assist in business development to grow the department.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client care

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or STEP-qualified Probate Practitioner

STEP membership or willingness to work towards it

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of probate matters, including both taxable and non-taxable estates. You will advise clients on wills, inheritance tax planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). This is a client-facing role requiring excellent technical knowledge, efficiency, and strong interpersonal skills. You will be instrumental in supporting the growth of the department through proactive business development and commercial insight. You will be required to work with a team and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end probate matters from initial instruction through to estate distribution, including complex and high-value estates.
• Provide clear advice on estate administration, inheritance tax implications, and how to reduce liability.
• Draft and advise on wills, including trusts and some tax planning.
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and firm-wide risk and quality standards.
• Supervise and support team members.
• Assist in business development to grow the department.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or STEP-qualified Probate Practitioner.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in private client work, specifically probate, wills, and LPAs.
• Strong technical knowledge of estate administration and inheritance tax.
• Commercially aware with an ability to identify business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to contribute to departmental growth.
• STEP membership or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in building and leading a department or team (desirable but not necessary).