All of us are going to die. It’s a fundamental, tragic part of what it is to be human. But the services that should be supporting us haven’t changed in decades.
From writing your will to planning a funeral or organising probate, the way we deal with death can be complicated and expensive. Instead of feeling supported, people feel lost.
But it doesn’t need to be this way. We started Farewill to make the experience warmer, brighter and friendlier. Now we’re the UK’s top rated probate provider, and help our customers pledge over £300 million a year to charities through gifts left in their wills.
We’ve also joined the Dignity Group - one of the major providers of funeral services in the UK. Together, we’re on a mission to change the way the world deals with death. It’s no small task - and we’re looking for a Senior Probate Solicitor to help us do it.
The Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with one of Europe's most progressive consumer legal tech companies? We're seeking a talented Solicitor to join our high-performing, newly established legal team. In this role, you'll work closely with our Head of Legal and collaborate cross-functionally with our sales and product teams to help deliver best-in-class Wills and Probate services to our clients.
You Will
- Lead and manage complex and high-value probate cases from instruction to estate distribution
- Provide expert legal advice on both taxable and non-taxable estates
- Draft and review probate documents, including, Inheritance tax forms, and estate accounts
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, operations, client services) to enhance service delivery
- Contribute to the development of innovative, technology-enabled probate processes
- Balance legal risk and business objectives with a pragmatic, commercial mindset
- Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to legal knowledge-sharing within the team
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years' post-qualification experience as a probate solicitor
- Demonstrable expertise managing complex, high-value estates
- Strong understanding of probate law, estate administration, tax, and compliance
- Confident in a range of legal drafting, particularly IHT forms and estate accounts
- Commercially aware, with a solutions-focused, pragmatic approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working in a technology-driven, fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset – able to work well with legal and non-legal colleagues alike
What We Offer
- Annual salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- BUPA Healthcare (Self)
- Company Bonus Incentive
- X2 Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Hybrid flexible working (3 days in our Maidenhead office)
- Genuine career progression and mentorship opportunities
- A chance to make a meaningful contribution to people's lives and deaths
We’re building a diverse, inclusive team
To change the way the world deals with death we need a team that celebrates diversity in all its forms. We’re building a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
If you’re excited about our mission but you’re worried you don’t tick every box in the job description, get in touch anyway. Ability and attitude are just as important as experience.
Let us know how we can support you
If you need any adjustments in our interview process to help set you up for success, just let us know.
What are the next steps
Apply via the Dignity website by clicking the link on this page. A member of Dignity’s Talent Team will review your application and be in touch.
