🚀 Wills & Probate Solicitor

Wills & Probate Solicitor

Location: North West (Hybrid)

Salary: £28,000 - £60,000, depending on experience and seniority

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a detail-oriented and compassionate legal professional with a passion for private client work? A highly regarded and forward-thinking law firm is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor to join their Private Client department. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team in a nationally recognised firm known for delivering exceptional service with a personal touch.

With a strong culture of integrity, client-focus, and professional excellence, this firm offers a dynamic working environment that values both tradition and innovation.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering comprehensive private client services, working on a varied caseload that includes:

• Drafting standard and complex Wills, including those involving trusts, businesses, and agricultural assets
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Advising on inheritance tax planning, including lifetime gifting, trust creation, and Deeds of Variation
• Administering estates from start to finish, including probate applications, asset collection, and distribution
• Advising clients on implementing Will-based trusts and preparing relevant trust documentation
• Providing clear, sensitive, and empathetic advice to clients, particularly during bereavement
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring tax compliance (IHT, CGT, and income tax)
• Contributing to business development initiatives and representing the firm at events

What They’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor with solid experience in wills, probate, and estate planning
• A sound understanding of inheritance tax, trusts, and estate administration
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong drafting skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities, especially in sensitive situations
• A proactive and team-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous development
• Experience with high-net-worth estates, farms, or businesses is advantageous

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a firm recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners
• Work within a culture that values innovation, client service, and ethical practice
• Access a strong support network and opportunities for long-term career development
• Enjoy flexibility in working arrangements and a balanced, people-first environment