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Blanchards Law, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 31 May
Job ref: e7657492dd0a45b882abe5a082fa2a5c
Full Job Description
Wills and Probate Solicitor
- Job Reference: 2175744771-2
- Date Posted: 30 May 2025
- Recruiter: Blanchards Law
- Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- Salary: On Application
- Sector: Legal, Digital, Environmental Jobs, Support Workers
Job Description
About the Company - Blanchards Law is expanding! We are seeking an experienced Senior Wills & Probate Solicitor to establish and lead our new Wills & Probate department. This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area within our thriving firm. We are particularly looking for someone with expertise in contested probate to drive this specialised area forward.
About the Role - What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in building or managing a Wills & Probate department
- Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration
- A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and grow this department
- Excellent client management and leadership skills
Responsibilities - Responsibilities will include establishing and leading the Wills & Probate department, managing wills, probate, estate planning, and administration, developing and growing the practice, and providing excellent client management and leadership.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Proven experience in building or managing a Wills & Probate department, strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration, a strategic mindset with the ability to develop and grow the practice, excellent client management and leadership skills.
- Strong experience in probate applications, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration
- Expertise in Contested Probate
- Expertise in drafting wills, LPAs, and handling contentious probate matters
- Familiarity with Court of Protection work
- Ability to mentor junior solicitors and build a successful team
Preferred Skills
- STEP qualification or working towards it
- Experience with trust creation and management
- Strong network and business development skills
- Knowledge of digital assets and modern estate planning strategies
Compensation:
Blanchards Law is committed to attracting top talent, and we recognise the importance of offering competitive compensation packages to our team members. The final compensation package will be negotiated based on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the firm's values. In addition, the successful candidate may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, professional development support, and a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance. Blanchards Law is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its team members.
Blanchards Law is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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+ Proven experience in building or managing a Wills & Probate department
+ Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration
+ A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and grow this department
+ Excellent client management and leadership skills
Responsibilities - Responsibilities will include establishing and leading the Wills & Probate department, managing wills, probate, estate planning, and administration, developing and growing the practice, and providing excellent client management and leadership., + Proven experience in building or managing a Wills & Probate department, strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate planning, and administration, a strategic mindset with the ability to develop and grow the practice, excellent client management and leadership skills.
+ Strong experience in probate applications, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration
+ Expertise in Contested Probate
+ Expertise in drafting wills, LPAs, and handling contentious probate matters
+ Familiarity with Court of Protection work
+ Ability to mentor junior solicitors and build a successful team
Preferred Skills
+ STEP qualification or working towards it
+ Experience with trust creation and management
+ Strong network and business development skills
+ Knowledge of digital assets and modern estate planning strategies
Blanchards Law is committed to attracting top talent, and we recognise the importance of offering competitive compensation packages to our team members.
The final compensation package will be negotiated based on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the firm's values. In addition, the successful candidate may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, professional development support, and a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance. Blanchards Law is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its team members.
Blanchards Law is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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