Senior Probate Solicitor
Henderson Scott · Salisbury, Wiltshire
Senior Probate Solicitor at Henderson Scott, based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, paying £60,000 - £80,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Location
- Salisbury, Wiltshire · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 23 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
Bang in line with the market for solicitor
Reference BBBH141784
About the role
Location: Salisbury
Experience: Senior Associate level
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Full Remuneration Package: £60,000-£80,000 DOE
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days from home
The Role
You will handle a high-quality caseload, with a particular focus on complex probate and estate administration matters, including:
- Administration of large and complex taxable estates
- Testate and intestate estate administrations
- Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief
- Inheritance Tax calculations involving exempt and non-exempt beneficiaries
- Estate administrations on behalf of national charities
- Preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Matters involving elderly clients where capacity may be an issue
- Home and hospital visits where required
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong experience in Probate and Estate Administration
- Experience handling complex and high-value taxable estates
- Excellent technical knowledge of Inheritance Tax and estate administration
- Experience with Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief would be advantageous
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- The ability to manage complex matters independently
- A collaborative and professional approach
What's On Offer
- £60,000-£80,000 full remuneration package DOE
- Hybrid working - 3 days in office / 2 days from home
- £60 per month travel allowance
- Clear and structured progression opportunities
- High-quality and complex probate workload
- Opportunity to work alongside specialist Private Client and Contentious Probate lawyers
- Strong focus on professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Established and respected firm with a strong reputation in Private Client and charity law
- Excellent long-term career prospects
Reference: BBBH141784 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 23 Sep 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott
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