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About the Role

We’re on a mission to revolutionise Probate and Estate Planning by building a more human, tech-enabled legal experience. You’ll be joining the legal arm of Octopus Legacy, working at the heart of our Probate service. From day one, you’ll take ownership of a varied caseload, primarily focused on probate and estate administration, with the opportunity to expand into trusts and estate planning as you grow. This is an ideal role for a newly qualified solicitor who trained in Private Client and is looking to break away from traditional law firm life.

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally between Octopus Legacy and Octopus Legal Services.
Manage your own portfolio of probate matters, starting with grant-only and simple admin cases, and developing into more complex work.
Act as a key client contact, running first calls and building trust through clear, empathetic communication.
Learn about IHT and develop technical skills.
Support estate planning work, including complex wills and trusts.
Help build and refine scalable legal processes, contributing to templates and resources.
Collaborate across wider teams to provide a seamless client journey.
Be open to ad hoc projects and responsibilities in a fast-moving team.

Requirements

A newly qualified solicitor with Private Client experience, ideally gained during your training contract.
Comfortable managing client relationships.
Proactive and organised with a calm, confident approach to workload management.
Capacity to thrive under pressure and manage competing demands.
Excited by the opportunity to shape a new way of delivering legal services.
Seeking an alternative to the traditional firm model with more ownership and learning.
Flexible to adapt to evolving business needs.

Skills

Probate and estate administration
Trusts and estate planning
Client relationship management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability

Location

London Bridge

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Newly Qualified

Education Level

Solicitor qualification

Benefits

Octopus share incentive scheme
Hybrid working
Flexible holiday
Extra day off for Birthday
Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year
Vitality Health & Life Insurance
Pension scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Free Will & LPAs
Discounts on other Octopus services
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Octopus Giving: matching charitable fundraising up to £500
Octopus Springboard: support for entrepreneurial employees
Dog friendly office
Breakfast, snacks, and wellness activities

About the Company

Octopus Legacy is one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK’s most exciting and best-trusted group.
We have a mission to scale, become a household name, and transform a long-established industry by helping customers prepare for and find support after death.
Founded by Sam after his mum died suddenly, we are a group of people who work in death because we have been affected by it.
We see a world where people talk openly about death and work out the real meaning of legacy.
We take cold processes related to death and turn them into something more human, allowing people to share more than money, like voice notes, music, and recipes.

Equal Opportunity

Octopus Legacy is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.