Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor

Overview

In this role you join a specialist Contentious Probate team to handle high‑value inheritance and trust disputes. You will work with leading practitioners, manage your developing caseload, and benefit from mentoring and clear career progression. The position offers exposure to complex matters and opportunities to build your profile through networking and business development. The role supports the firm’s private client excellence and long‑term professional growth within a national law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• highly competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• hybrid working
• structured mentoring
• ongoing professional development
• long-term career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage a developing caseload in high‑value contentious probate matters
• Assist on more complex cases alongside Partners and senior lawyers
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver excellent client service
• Participate in networking and business development to build professional profile
• Contribute to mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with up to 3 years PQE
• Experience in contentious trusts and probate matters
• Strong technical ability in relevant areas
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercially aware, organised, and client‑focused
• Proactive in professional development and business development

• excellent communication
• commercially aware
• team player
• contentious trusts and probate
• inheritance disputes
• trust litigation

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