Contentious Private Client Solicitor

ENL; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputable law firm seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor with NQ-3 years PQE to join its growing team in Hampshire. The role offers the opportunity to manage high-value disputes, engage with clients from day one, and collaborate with a supportive team. With a competitive salary, bonuses, and attractive benefits, this is a chance to advance your career in a demand-driven area of law.

Benefits

Pension

Enhanced family leave

25 days holiday + Christmas closure

Perkbox perks

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious probate and related disputes.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Ambition and drive to shape a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality, complex disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates.
• Work alongside a collaborative team and gain exposure to cross-departmental matters.
• Develop client relationships and drive business growth.

Skills

Contentious work experience

Client relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (NQ-3 years PQE)

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor, NQ-3 YEARS PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £50,000+ (DOE) – A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a highly reputable private wealth team handling contentious work. JOB REF: 0828

• Join a fast-growing contentious probate team with exciting opportunities at every career stage.
• Work on high-quality, complex, and often high-value disputes involving wills, trusts, estates, and inheritance claims.
• Take on meaningful, client-facing work from day one, with the chance to make a real impact.
• Be supported by a collaborative, award-winning private wealth team.
• Build your reputation in an area of law that is only increasing in demand.
• Gain exposure to cross-departmental work with litigation, family, and property experts.
• Develop strong, long-lasting client relationships and grow your own network.
• Shape the direction of a growing contentious probate offering.
• Ideal for those with experience in probate, inheritance disputes, trust disputes, or related litigation.
• Ambitious and driven lawyers welcomed – leadership experience is a plus but not essential.
• Career-enhancing opportunity with genuine progression to senior roles.
• Competitive salary plus a generous fee earner bonus.
• Attractive benefits including pension, enhanced family leave, 25 days holiday + Christmas closure, Perkbox perks.
• Free on-site parking – making work more convenient.
• A supportive environment where you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.
• For more information or to apply for the role contact Rebecca Barry on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail].
  

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