Private Client Solicitor (Wills, Trusts & Probate)

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Job Description

Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Hertford / Hybrid

Hertford / Hybrid

Full-time

Competitive salary (DOE)


Are you looking to progress your legal career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, while maintaining a strong work-life balance? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established regional practice with a strong reputation in private client work.


The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a 3+ PQE Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX qualified professional to join a busy Wills, Trusts & Probate (Bereavement) team.


You will handle a varied caseload including:

  • Drafting Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney (simple to complex)
  • Managing probate and estate administration, including HNW estates
  • Handling taxable estates (IHT400s, reliefs, etc.)
  • Advising on intestacy matters
  • Trust administration, including:
  • Life Interest & Discretionary Trusts
  • Tax implications across the lifecycle of trusts
  • Estate planning structures
  • Some exposure to Court of Protection matters (desirable, not essential)
  • Supporting business development and networking initiatives


About You

  • 3+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong background in Private Client work
  • Experience across Wills, Probate & Trusts
  • STEP qualified or working towards (desirable)
  • Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills
  • Proactive, team-oriented, and motivated to progress


What’s on Offer

  • Clear, structured career progression pathway
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Bonus schemes (firm-wide & individual)
  • 25+ days holiday (increasing with service)
  • Pension scheme (with salary sacrifice options)
  • Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
  • Financial wellbeing platform & retail discounts
  • Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives


Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term career development, a positive culture, and high-quality work within a respected private client team.


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Location:
Hertford
Job Type:
FullTime

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