Wills and Probate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package DOE

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid working 3 days office 2 remote

Opportunities for growth

Résumé du poste

Law Staff Legal Recruitment seeks an experienced Wills and Probate Practitioner to join a well-regarded Private Client team in Potters Bar. The role features a competitive salary (DOE), generous holiday, and hybrid working, with potential to influence the department’s growth.

You will manage a varied private client caseload, advising on wills, probate, trusts, and related matters while contributing to team development and expansion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE in Wills and Probate / Private Client work.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear, professional communication with clients.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Drafting and advising on Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection deputyship and related matters
• Trusts and tax planning
• Managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Desirable exposure: Contested probate matters including Inheritance Act claims and will disputes

Connaissances

Wills & Probate

Private Client

Independent working

Description du poste

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Wills and Probate Practitioner to join an established and well-regarded Private Client team based in Potters Bar. The role offers a competitive salary 65,000 +(DOE), generous holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a thriving private client practice.

About the Firm:

Our client is a respected firm with a strong reputation for high-quality private client work. The firm is known for its professional yet approachable culture, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to supporting senior practitioners with autonomy and flexibility.

Wills and Probate Solicitor — Position Overview:

You will manage a varied private client caseload independently, advising clients on wills, probate, trusts, and related matters, while also supporting the development and expansion of the department.

Key Responsibilities of the Wills and Probate Solicitor:

• Drafting and advising on Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection deputyship and related matters
• Trusts and tax planning
• Managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Desirable exposure: Contested probate matters including Inheritance Act claims and will disputes

Requirements of the Wills and Probate Solicitor:

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE in Wills and Probate / Private Client work
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Clear, professional communication with clients
• Comfortable contributing to a wider team environment
• Full clean driving licence
• Willingness to attend other offices to take instructions and support department growth

The Benefits for the Wills and Probate Solicitor role:

• Competitive salary package (DOE)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Hybrid working arrangements 3 days office based 2 remote
• Opportunity to develop skills within a thriving private client practice
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.