Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer

Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer

Full-time | Hertford / Hybrid | Salary DOE

We''re working with a highly regarded regional practice seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their Wills, Trusts & Probate team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with solid technical grounding who wants to step into more complex estates work, high-net-worth clients, and meaningful progression within a supportive and well-structured environment.

The opportunity

You''ll join a busy and well-established Bereavement / Private Client team, handling a broad mix of Wills, Probate, and Trust matters with increasing complexity.

The role offers genuine autonomy, strong support, and exposure to high-quality work, particularly in estate administration and trust structures.

What you''ll be doing

• Advising clients and drafting Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney (from straightforward to complex matters)
• Managing probate and estate administration, including high-value and taxable estates
• Preparing IHT400s, schedules, and advising on available inheritance tax reliefs
• Handling intestate estates with strong knowledge of succession rules
• Trust administration, including life interest and discretionary trusts
• Advising on the creation, ongoing management, and winding up of trusts
• Supporting estate planning for high-net-worth individuals
• Working with older and vulnerable clients where appropriate
• Supporting wider team activity including networking and business development

What we''re looking for

• Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX
• Strong background in Wills, Trusts, Probate / Private Client work
• Confident handling estate administration and tax-related matters
• Exposure to HNW clients or complex estates desirable
• STEP qualification (or working towards) beneficial but not essential
• Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach
• Proactive and comfortable working both independently and within a team

What''s on offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Structured career development with clear progression pathways
• Supportive team environment with regular reviews and guidance
• Bonus schemes (performance and firm-wide)
• Strong benefits package including pension, wellbeing support, and healthcare cash plan
• Focus on work/life balance and long-term development
• Regular team and firm-wide social and wellbeing initiatives