Private Client Lawyer

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