Wills and Probate Solicitor

Blanchards Law; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchards Law, a prominent legal firm, seeks a Senior Wills & Probate Solicitor to lead a newly established department in Henley-on-Thames. This pivotal role involves managing wills, probate, and estate planning, along with mentoring junior solicitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and strategic vision to expand this key practice, ensuring top-notch client service and team leadership.

Benefits

Health insurance

Professional development support

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in growing a Wills & Probate department.
• Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration.
• Ability to mentor junior solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the new Wills & Probate department.
• Manage wills, probate, and estate planning tasks.
• Develop and grow practice area effectively.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Contested Probate expertise

Education

Qualified solicitor

STEP qualification (preferred)

Job description

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About the Company - Blanchards Law is expanding! We are seeking an experienced Senior Wills & Probate Solicitor to establish and lead our new Wills & Probate department. This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area within our thriving firm. We are particularly looking for someone with expertise in contested probate to drive this specialised area forward.

About the Role - What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in building or managing a Wills & Probate department
• Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration
• A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and grow this department
• Excellent client management and leadership skills

Responsibilities - Responsibilities will include establishing and leading the Wills & Probate department, managing wills, probate, estate planning, and administration, developing and growing the practice, and providing excellent client management and leadership.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience in building or managing a Wills & Probate department, strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration, a strategic mindset with the ability to develop and grow the practice, excellent client management and leadership skills.
• Strong experience in probate applications, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration
• Expertise in Contested Probate
• Expertise in drafting wills, LPAs, and handling contentious probate matters
• Familiarity with Court of Protection work
• Ability to mentor junior solicitors and build a successful team

Preferred Skills

• STEP qualification or working towards it
• Experience with trust creation and management
• Strong network and business development skills
• Knowledge of digital assets and modern estate planning strategies

Compensation:

Blanchards Law is committed to attracting top talent, and we recognise the importance of offering competitive compensation packages to our team members.

The final compensation package will be negotiated based on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the firm's values. In addition, the successful candidate may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, professional development support, and a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance. Blanchards Law is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its team members.

Blanchards Law is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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