Wills and Probate Senior Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning & AdministrationConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Senior Associate or more senior roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our Private Client team for an ambitious candidate to further develop and lead this important area of our practice. Berry Smith is a Legal 500 recognised firm an independent law firm based exclusively in Wales, with a longstanding commitment to this area of work.The role will involve conducting an existing caseload, with a real opportunity to grow the practice area, with full support and assistance.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress their career as part of a well-established firm and to work with a range of different clients, as well as driving new instructions through networking, partnerships and relationship management.We envisage that the successful candidate will have at least 7 years PQE, though more senior experience will also be considered for the right candidate.The role is a hybrid working role, based at our Cardiff office with some travel to our Bridgend office. We would also be happy to discuss the role being based at our Bridgend office if that suited the right candidate.Applicant criteria:ExperiencedWills and Probate/Private Client Solicitor or CILEX, likely at least 7 years + PQEOrganised and methodical approach with good attention to detailSelf-motivated and ability to work well individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced but supportive environment.Outstanding client handling, interpersonal and communication skillsConfident handling a mixed caseload of wills, probate, trusts and estate administrationSTEP qualification (or commitment to work towards) preferredEnthusiastic about business development, community engagement, and team buildingPassionate about growing your career in a collaborative practiceSalary and BenefitsYou will receive:A competitive salary (dependant on experience) reviewed annually.A structured bonus.Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.Office Christmas ShutdownEye care and private medical insuranceAuto-enrolled pensionClear career progression opportunities.Opportunity to help and shape long-term strategy within the firmHow to ApplyTo be considered for the role please email your CV.Note for recruitment agencies: Whilst we do work with recruitment agencies from time to time, where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to agencies on our supplier list deemed best placed to assist us.Speculative CVs sent by any agency to us without a specific request from Berry Smith LLP will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-19