Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer (3+ PQE)

Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 + Bonus

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)

Progress your Private Client career with a highly regarded regional firm offering genuine work-life balance, high-quality HNW work, and a clear path for advancement.

Are you an ambitious Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer seeking more than just a job? This is a rare opportunity to join our client’s well-established Private Client team, where your expertise will be valued, your development actively supported, and your progression clearly mapped. You will work on a diverse caseload including high-net-worth estates and complex trust matters, all within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

Join a busy and reputable Bereavement Team based in Hertford, with flexible hybrid working arrangements. This role offers exposure to high-quality work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance within a firm recognised for its strong culture and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

You will manage a varied caseload across:

• Drafting Wills, LPAs and Powers of Attorney (simple to complex matters)
• Probate and estate administration, including:
  • High-net-worth estates
  • Taxable estates and preparation of IHT400s and associated schedules
  • Identifying and claiming inheritance tax reliefs
  • Administration of intestate estates
• Trust matters, including:
  • Creation and administration of Life Interest and Discretionary Trusts
  • Understanding of trust taxation on creation and ongoing administration
  • Advising on appropriate trust structures within estate planning
  • Knowledge of trust wind-up/collapse mechanisms
• Some exposure to Court of Protection and Deputyship matters (desirable but not a core focus)
• Participation in business development and networking activities

About You

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with 3+ years’ PQE in Private Client work
• Strong UK practice experience in Wills, Trusts & Probate
• Proven experience handling complex probate and HNW estate matters
• Solid understanding of trust law and tax implications
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP (desirable)
• Excellent client care skills with a commitment to delivering outstanding service
• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
• Interest in business development and building client relationships

What’s on Offer

Our client provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Salary £45,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Structured career progression pathway with clear promotion criteria
• Bonus schemes (firm-wide and individual performance)
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service
• Contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (post-probation, with family options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to financial wellbeing platform
• Regular performance reviews and development support
• Active social and wellbeing initiatives across offices
• Firm-wide events and a strong, supportive team culture

Career Development

This role offers genuine long-term progression within a growing Private Client team. You will benefit from:

• Structured training and mentorship
• Exposure to complex, high-value work
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and client base
• A clear route toward senior and leadership positions

Apply Now

If you are ready to take the next step in your Private Client career, we would welcome your application.

Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Confidentiality Notice:
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.