PRIVATE CLIENT FEE EARNER OR SOLICITOR – WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE (ALL LEVELS CONSIDERED)

Location: Telford, Shrewsbury, Shifnal (and additional office locations)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Flexible Working Options Available

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re working with a Legal 500 recognised firm known for combining traditional values with a modern approach to private client work. They are currently looking to expand their growing Wills, Trusts & Probate department and welcome applications from candidates of all experience levels—from newly qualified Solicitors and Legal Executives to seasoned Fee Earners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied and rewarding caseload with the support of experienced colleagues and high-quality resources. You’ll benefit from genuine flexibility and autonomy while contributing to the firm’s longstanding reputation for exceptional client care.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

You’ll advise a wide-ranging and often high-net-worth client base including:

• Agricultural and landed families
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Charities, trustees, and estate beneficiaries

Your day-to-day work may involve:

• Drafting simple and complex Wills
• Setting up and managing lifetime and testamentary Trusts
• Estate administration (including high-value and taxable estates)
• Advising on Inheritance Tax mitigation and estate planning strategies
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Business succession planning and family wealth preservation
• Attending client meetings, including some off-site visits as needed (a driving licence and access to transport is beneficial)