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Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SG14, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Private Clients Lawyer / Solicitor | Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Legal 500 Firm

Location: Hertford / Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to progress your career within a Legal 500 firm that offers high-quality work, flexibility, and genuine work-life balance?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded regional practice with a strong reputation across Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Estate Planning.

The Role

We are seeking a Wills & Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE), or CILEX/FILEX qualified lawyer, to join a busy and growing Private Client / Probate team.

You will manage a varied caseload including:

  * Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), and Powers of Attorney (simple to complex)

  * Handling Probate & Estate Administration matters from start to finish

  * Managing High Net Worth (HNW) estates and taxable estates

  * Preparing and submitting IHT400s, advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and reliefs

  * Advising on Intestacy and estate disputes

  * Trust work including:

      * Discretionary Trusts & Life Interest Trusts

      * Ongoing Trust Administration

      * Tax implications across trust structures

  * Exposure to Court of Protection work (desirable)

  * Supporting business development, networking, and client relationship management

About You

  * Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEX/FILEX), or equivalent

  * 3+ years PQE in Private Client / Wills & Probate

  * Strong experience in Wills, Probate, Estate Administration & Trusts

  * Experience handling HNW clients and complex estates (advantageous)

  * STEP qualified or working towards (desirable)

  * Strong client-facing and advisory skills

  * Commercially aware, proactive, and team-oriented

What’s on Offer

  * Clear and structured career progression pathway

  * Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment

  * Hybrid and flexible working

  * Competitive salary + bonus scheme (firm-wide & individual)

  * 25+ days holiday (increasing with service)

  * Pension scheme (including salary sacrifice)

  * Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme

  * Financial wellbeing platform & retail discounts

  * Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor / Probate Solicitor / Wills & Estates Lawyer to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term career development, a positive culture, and exposure to high-quality work within a respected Legal 500 Private Client team

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