Wills and Probate Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wales seeks a Senior Solicitor in Cardiff for Wills and Probate. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years PQE and will manage a mixed caseload while contributing to business development. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and clear career progression opportunities. Interested candidates should apply via email with their CV.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured bonus

Office Christmas Shutdown

Eye care and private medical insurance

Auto-enrolled pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE in Wills and Probate/Private Client.
• Confident in handling a mixed caseload.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an existing caseload and grow the practice area.
• Drive new instructions through networking.
• Work with a range of different clients.

Skills

Wills and Probate knowledge

Client handling

Interpersonal skills

Organised and methodical approach

Business development

Education

Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE

STEP qualification (preferred)

Job description

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Client:

Berry Smith

Location:

cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

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Job Description:

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning & Administration

Senior Associate or more senior role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Private Client team for an ambitious candidate to further develop and lead this important area of our practice. Berry Smith is a Legal 500 recognised firm an independent law firm based exclusively in Wales, with a longstanding commitment to this area of work.

The role will involve conducting an existing caseload, with a real opportunity to grow the practice area, with full support and assistance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress their career as part of a well-established firm and to work with a range of different clients, as well as driving new instructions through networking, partnerships and relationship management.

We envisage that the successful candidate will have at least 7 years PQE, though more senior experience will also be considered for the right candidate.

The role is a hybrid working role, based at our Cardiff office with some travel to our Bridgend office. We would also be happy to discuss the role being based at our Bridgend office if that suited the right candidate.

• ExperiencedWills and Probate/Private Client Solicitor or CILEX, likely at least 7 years + PQE
• Organised and methodical approach with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and ability to work well individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
• Outstanding client handling, interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident handling a mixed caseload of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
• STEP qualification (or commitment to work towards) preferred
• Enthusiastic about business development, community engagement, and team building
• Passionate about growing your career in a collaborative practice

Salary and Benefits

You will receive:

• A competitive salary (dependant on experience) reviewed annually.
• A structured bonus.
• Office Christmas Shutdown
• Eye care and private medical insurance
• Auto-enrolled pension
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to help and shape long-term strategy within the firm

How to Apply

To be considered for the role please email your CV.

Note for recruitment agencies:Whilst we do work with recruitment agencies from time to time, where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to agencies on our supplier list deemed best placed to assist us.Speculative CVs sent by any agency to us without a specific request from Berry Smith LLP will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.