Contentious Probate Senior Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Firm in London seeks an experienced Senior Solicitor to lead private wealth disputes within a growing team. You will handle a varied caseload, identify opportunities across charity and legacy sectors, international wealth, and trustee matters, while shaping your long‑term career path toward partnership.

The role offers a clear pathway to partnership, a strong platform with links to private client and court of protection work, and a supportive environment to advance your specialist

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in contentious probate and private wealth disputes.
• Technically strong, commercially minded and able to develop client and professional relationships.
• Experience or networks in charity/legacy sectors, international private wealth, trustees or estate administration is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private wealth disputes within an established Private Wealth Disputes team.
• Develop specialist expertise, build a market profile and contribute to the practice's growth.

Skills

Private Wealth Disputes

Contentious Probate

Business Development

Job description

Senior Solicitor- Private Wealth Disputes | 5+ PQE | Top Tier L500 Ranked Firm| London, City | Clear Partnership Pathway

The Firm

An established and ambitious Top Tier L500 firm is continuing to grow its Dispute Resolution offering. The firm combines the resources and expertise of a larger practice with a collaborative, personal culture. It places a strong emphasis on high-quality advice, long-term client relationships and supporting its people to develop their careers. With established Private Client, Court of Protection and Dispute Resolution teams, the firm has a strong platform from which to further develop its Private Wealth Disputes practice.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced contentious probate solicitor to join an established Private Wealth Disputes team at an important stage of its growth. You will manage a varied caseload of private wealth disputes while having the opportunity to develop areas of specialist expertise and build a profile within the market. The firm is particularly interested in candidates who can identify opportunities across areas such as charity and legacy disputes, international private wealth, trustees, estate and trust administration, and relationships with professional advisers. For the right individual, there is a clear pathway towards partnership, with genuine scope to influence the future direction of the practice.

Why This Role

• Partnership opportunity - a defined pathway towards partnership for the right candidate.
• Build your own practice - develop specialist expertise and a profile within the private wealth disputes market.
• Established platform - join an existing team with strong links to Private Client and Court of Protection.
• Career development - clear progression expectations, individual feedback and tailored technical training.
• Recognition for contribution - progression and reward are based on contribution rather than simply tenure.
• Flexible working - flexibility around location and hybrid working is available for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to make an impact - contribute ideas and help shape the continued growth of the practice.

The Candidate & Benefits

• The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE and strong experience in contentious probate and private wealth disputes.
• You will be technically strong, commercially minded and confident in developing client and professional relationships. The role would particularly suit someone who wants to move beyond simply managing a caseload and is motivated by the opportunity to develop a specialist practice and work towards partnership.
• Experience or established relationships within the charity and legacy sector, international private wealth, trustees, estate and trust administration or professional adviser networks would be advantageous but are not essential.
• The firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, alongside genuine investment in career development.
• Its award-winning development programme provides clear expectations, structured progression, individual feedback and technical training tailored to your career.
• For the right candidate, there is flexibility around location and hybrid working, together with the opportunity to build a long-term career towards partnership.