Job Title: Wills & Probate Solicitor – 4+ PQE Salary: Dependent on experienceLocation - Bury - Hybrid workingLegal 500 FirmA leading Legal 500 firm in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its well-established and respected Private Client team.This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with strong technical expertise and a client-focused approach to manage a varied and high-quality caseload within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.Key Responsibilities:Drafting and reviewing Wills, including complex Wills with trusts, business, and agricultural elementsPreparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare)Managing full estate administration, including probate applications, asset collection, tax compliance, and distributionAdvising on inheritance tax planning, Deeds of Variation, and the creation and implementation of trustsRegistering and administering Will-based trustsProviding tailored, empathetic advice during sensitive family situationsEnsuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and other regulatory standardsMaintaining accurate records using legal case management systemsContributing to business development and representing the firm at eventsEssential Skills & Experience:Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years' PQE in Wills & ProbateDemonstrable experience in:Drafting WillsEstablishing various types of trustsPreparing LPAsFull estate administrationSTEP qualification (or working towards) is desirableExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamWhat’s On Offer:Competitive salaryAuto-enrolment pension schemeDeath in service benefit (after qualifying period)Salary sacrifice private medical insurance schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policiesDiscounted in-house legal services and conveyancing feesOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentA supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment
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Wills and Probate Solicitor