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

Senior Probate Solicitor

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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