Wills & Probate Lawyer (UK)

Overview

This role is for an experienced Wills & Probate Lawyer to handle private client matters across wills, estate planning, probate, and estate administration. The position supports remote work and involves managing a varied caseload with a strong degree of independence.

The ideal candidate will have experience practising within the UK legal system, with particular preference for knowledge of the law of England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions and draft a range of wills, including simple, mirror, and more complex wills involving trusts and tax planning considerations.
• Draft lasting powers of attorney and related estate planning documents.
• Prepare applications for grants of probate and letters of administration, including supporting documentation and correspondence with the probate registry.
• Manage the administration of estates, including identifying and collecting assets, settling liabilities, and preparing estate accounts and final distributions.
• Prepare inheritance tax forms and calculations in conjunction with supervising lawyers and external advisers.
• Correspond with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, government bodies, and other third parties throughout the administration process.
• Draft deeds of variation, trust documents, and other ancillary estate documents as required.
• Assist with matters involving intestacy, contentious elements, or disputes between beneficiaries, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate matter records, file notes, and deadlines across a busy caseload.
• Conduct legal research and remain current on developments in wills, succession, probate, and inheritance tax law.
• Where applicable, advise on matters within the UK legal and regulatory framework.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Law and appropriate legal qualifications; UK legal qualifications or admission are highly desirable.
• Relevant legal experience in wills, probate, and estate administration, with the ability to manage matters from instruction to completion.
• Sound technical knowledge of will drafting, intestacy rules, and the probate application process.
• Working knowledge of inheritance tax and its application in estate planning and administration is preferred.
• Experience preparing estate accounts and handling the practical steps of estate administration.
• Experience with lasting powers of attorney and trusts is advantageous.
• UK legal experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience acting for clients in England and Wales.
• Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal sensitively and professionally with clients and families.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management software is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Ability to independently manage matters and competing priorities in a remote working environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package in foreign currency
• Fully remote work
• Regular initiatives for training and professional development

Location

Fully remote.

Hiring Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.