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Wills and Probate Senior Associate

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Bishop's Stortford

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

50000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a standout opportunity for a talented individual with a minimum of 10 years’ PQE, seeking a progressive move within a respected and growing Wills & Probate team.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Wills and estate planning, with excellent Will and Trust drafting skills
  • Strong background in handling complex estate administration
  • STEP qualified with full membership
  • A confident approach to working with high-net-worth international clients
  • A collaborative mindset with a clear team ethos
  • A demonstrable ability to lead on business development and marketing initiatives, including the delivery of seminars and authoring of thought-leadership content
  • Experience in supervising junior members of the team through mentoring, training, and performance management
  • A strong interest and high proficiency in legal technology and IT systems
What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance and private health cover
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Genuine career development opportunities in a firm that values ambition, initiative, and team collaboration

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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