Contentious Probate 4 PQE

Gerrard White Consulting Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gerrard White Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its established team in London. The role involves managing a varied caseload of contentious probate, inheritance and trust disputes, and delivering high-quality legal advice with strong client relationships.

You will handle matters from instruction to resolution with autonomy, supported by a capable legal secretary and admin team, and opportunities for flexible working including home-based options.

Formación

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience in contentious probate.
• Admission to the Roll of Solicitors with current, unrestricted practising certificate.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commercially minded approach with understanding of billing, time recording and fee targets.
• An interest in business development and helping grow the department.

Responsabilidades

• Manage your own caseload from instruction through to resolution with autonomy.
• Provide high-quality advice on contentious probate, inheritance and trust disputes.
• Draft settlement agreements and manage related non-contentious probate matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client care.
• Collaborate with a dedicated legal secretary and administrative team.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Time management

Client care

Commercial awareness

Business development

Educación

Solicitors Roll admission

Descripción del empleo

Contentious Probate Solicitor 3 + Years PQE

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor with at least five years’ post-qualification experience to join their established and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to manage a varied and interesting caseload of contentious probate, inheritance and trust disputes, providing high-quality legal advice and building strong client relationships.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution, working with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support of an experienced legal secretary and wider administrative team.

Your work will include:

• Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, acting for both claimants and defendants.
• Probate disputes involving allegations of forgery, testamentary capacity and undue influence.
• Disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of trust documents.
• Matters involving allegations of fraud.
• Acting for executors in a neutral capacity.
• Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims.
• Drafting settlement agreements.
• Managing contentious and related non-contentious probate matters.

About You

You will ideally have:

• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in contentious probate or a closely related area.
• Admission to the Roll of Solicitors and a current, unrestricted practising certificate.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience managing complex legal matters independently.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client care and maintaining the highest professional standards.
• A commercially minded approach, with an understanding of billing, time recording and fee targets.
• An interest in business development, networking and helping to grow the department.

The Opportunity

• A varied and interesting caseload.
• A high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• Dedicated legal secretarial and administrative support.
• Flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home.
• A collaborative, team-focused office environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department.