Contentious Probate Lawyer

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded London law firm seeks an Interim Contentious Probate Lawyer to cover maternity leave for six months. The role includes managing complex probate disputes and providing expert advice in a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will have strong legal expertise in contentious matters and be ready to contribute immediately.

Qualifications

• Experienced in contentious probate matters like will disputes and trust litigation.
• Strong legal advisory skills in estate disputes.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Provide legal advice on estate disputes and inheritance claims.

Skills

Legal Advice

Litigation

Contract Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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Specialist in providing senior level legal solutions to private practice and in-house clients for Venn Group

Interim Contentious Probate Lawyer - Six months - London

Our client, a very well regarded law firm in the city of London is currently looking for a Contentious Probate Lawyer to cover a period of maternity leave for six months.

The role would be to start around August/September 2025 and would likely run through till March 2026.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of contentious probate matters, including disputes over the validity of wills, Inheritance Act claims, executor disputes, and trust litigation.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on estate disputes, contentious trust issues, and inheritance claims

This role is offering a competitive hourly/daily rate and the client is very open to providing flexible working hours for the right candidate should this be useful.

Further to this, they have a very flexible hybrid working model and would be open to discussing this with limited office attendance needed.

To apply for this role, please do so via this advert or contact Charlie Cripps at Venn Group on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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