Wills and Probate Solicitor

"I wish I had more real influence and visibility." If that sounds familiar, this Wills & Estate Planning role in Basingstoke could be your next step. Why consider this move?

Real influence: Play a key role in developing a growing Wills & Estate Planning team, helping to shape how the department develops rather than just servicing someone else's files.

Strong platform: Work with an established, loyal client base and a full range of matters, Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Court of Protection and wider estate planning.

Support and rewards: Enjoy structured training support, a clear career path and a salary likely in the region of £45,000-£65,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday day off, and a staff pension scheme.

The Opportunity

You'll be stepping into a role with the scope to grow, developing your own caseload, deepening your expertise in estate planning and progressing within a department that the firm is actively investing in. With a strong local brand, quality work and tangible benefits, this is an ideal move if you want more responsibility, visibility and balance without sacrificing the standard of your work.

You'll join a well-regarded regional firm with a long-standing presence in Basingstoke and a strong reputation for client service across Hampshire and beyond. As part of the Wills & Estate Planning team, you'll handle a mixed caseload of Wills, LPAs, Trust work, Court of Protection matters and general private client enquiries, while supporting Partners on more complex files.

This is a genuinely collaborative role. You'll work closely with financial advisers, wealth managers and tax advisers, as well as colleagues in other departments on cross-referrals and multi-disciplinary matters. Your ability to build relationships and represent the firm in the local community will be a key part of your success.

Even if your CV isn't up to date, please send what you have or get in touch on in confidence to discuss this opportunity and whether it could be the right next step for you. Requirements

• 4-6 years' PQE as a Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning / Private Client Solicitor (or equivalent).
• Strong technical grounding in Wills and LPAs; knowledge of Trust work preferred but not essential.
• A confident networker who enjoys getting out into the local community, building relationships and developing your own client base.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain complex issues clearly to clients and work effectively with other professional advisers.
• Ambitious, proactive and looking for a role where you can grow with the department and firm.