Contentious Probate Senior Associate | Hybrid Role

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

High-value work

Global matters

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate to join its Manchester or Leeds team, handling high-value disputes.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on will validity, trusts disputes, Inheritance Act claims, and work on multi-jurisdictional matters, with hybrid/flexible working.

The role offers exposure to high-net-worth matters and opportunities for career progression within a respected national practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in contentious probate / contentious trusts and estates.
• Ideally working exclusively within contentious probate.
• Extensive litigation experience with strong technical ability.
• Experience handling complex and high-value disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters.
• Advise on will validity claims, trust disputes and estate administration disputes.
• Handle Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel and professional negligence matters.
• Deal with disputes involving trustees, executors and beneficiaries.
• Work on complex and high-value matters, including multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Manage your own caseload with limited supervision.
• Work closely with experienced Partners on technical matters.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and court hearings.
• Contribute to business development and profile-raising activity.
• Support more junior members of the team where appropriate.

Skills

Contentious probate

Communication

Organisation

Ambition to develop

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate to join its Manchester or Leeds team, handling high-value disputes.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on will validity, trusts disputes, Inheritance Act claims, and work on multi-jurisdictional matters, with hybrid/flexible working.

The role offers exposure to high-net-worth matters and opportunities for career progression within a respected national practice.