Senior Associate, Private Client: Wills, Probate & Tax

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd in Kent is seeking a Senior Associate to join a busy private client team handling probate and estate administration, including high-value estates. You will manage matters end-to-end, draft wills and LPAs, advise on inheritance tax planning, supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development as the department grows.

The role suits a solicitor, legal executive, or STEP-qualified probate practitioner with 5+ years PQE, who enjoys technical work and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or STEP-qualified Probate Practitioner with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in private client
• Strong knowledge of estate administration and inheritance tax
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to identify business development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Handle probate and estate administration end-to-end, including high-value estates
• Draft wills, trusts, and LPAs; advise on inheritance tax planning
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to business development

Skills

Probate & estate administration

Wills & LPAs drafting

Business development

Client advisory

Education

5+ years PQE in private client

Tools

LPAs drafting

Job description

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd in Kent is seeking a Senior Associate to join a busy private client team handling probate and estate administration, including high-value estates. You will manage matters end-to-end, draft wills and LPAs, advise on inheritance tax planning, supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development as the department grows.

The role suits a solicitor, legal executive, or STEP-qualified probate practitioner with 5+ years PQE, who enjoys technical work and