Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus structure

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Associate / Partner to lead private wealth disputes and contentious probate inKent. You will manage a high-quality caseload, advise on complex trust and estate matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and executors, and build relationships across the firm and with referrers.

The role suits an ambitious solicitor with senior-level experience, strong commercial acumen, and a collaborative, growth-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Senior Contentious Trusts and Probate solicitor with substantial private wealth disputes experience.
• Strong track record handling complex disputes.
• Senior-level practice with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-quality private wealth disputes and contentious probate matters.
• Advise on trust and estate disputes for HNW clients, trustees, and executors.
• Build and maintain client and referrer relationships.

Skills

Senior contentions trusts & probate

Commercial awareness

Entrepreneurial approach

Leadership & mentoring

Client care & relationship management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Private wealth disputes experience

Job description

Senior Associate / Partner | Private Wealth Disputes | Contentious Probate | Kent

You're leading complex private wealth disputes for high-net-worth families. Building client relationships that span years. Mentoring talented junior lawyers and genuinely influencing how the practice develops, not just managing cases.

A highly regarded litigation practice with Chambers High Net Worth recognition is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded lawyer to join its Private Wealth Disputes team. Whether you're an established Partner seeking a new platform or a Senior Associate ready to progress, this is an opportunity to lead and make lasting impact.

They're genuinely recognised, strategically ambitious, and genuinely collaborative. Part of a national group of leading regional firms, which means you get the culture and client relationships of a respected practice backed by genuine growth and investment.

The Opportunity

You'll lead on complex contentious probate and private wealth disputes:

• Manage a high-quality caseload of complex private wealth matters
• Advise on trust and estate disputes for HNW individuals, families, trustees, and executors
• Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
• Lead business development and drive practice growth
• Contribute through networking, speaking, and thought leadership
• Mentor junior lawyers and develop talent
• Collaborate across practice areas
• Contribute to strategic planning and identify new opportunities

The Firm

Chambers High Net Worth-ranked team. Team leader inducted into Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Times Best Law Firms recognised. Best Companies accredited.

About You

• Senior Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor with significant expertise in private wealth disputes
• Strong track record on complex disputes
• Senior-level practice experience
• Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial approach
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Outstanding client care and relationship management
• Collaborative mindset and genuine desire to contribute to team growth

What's On Offer

• Market leading salary/package
• Attractive bonus structure
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• High-quality, genuinely interesting work
• Opportunity to shape a leading Private Wealth Disputes practice
• Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine work-life balance
• Clear opportunities for progression

If you're ready to lead private wealth disputes with genuine backing and genuine influence, this is it.