Contentious Probate Solicitor

Austen Lloyd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor with over 2 years’ PQE to join their growing team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving will validity disputes, claims under the Inheritance Act, and client relationship management. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment with hybrid working options. Ideal for a solicitor looking to advance their career in a reputable firm that values quality work and client care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression and ongoing development

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in contentious probate or private client litigation.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills required.
• Confident in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on a varied contentious probate caseload.
• Handle will validity and inheritance disputes.
• Advise clients through pre‑action, litigation, and settlement.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Pragmatic approach

Empathetic approach

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor (2+ 优 PQE)

📍 Buckinghamshire
🏛 Highly Regarded Regional / Legal 500 Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contentious Probate Solicitor (2+ years’ PQE) to join a well‑respected and growing contentious trusts and probate team based in Buckinghamshire.

We are working with an established firm known for the quality of its private client disputes work, strong regional reputation, and supportive working culture. This role offers exposure to high-quality, often complex matters, within a collaborative and well‑structured team.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage and assist on a varied contentious probate caseload, including:

• Will validity and inheritance disputes
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family umfang) Act 1975
• Trust and estate disputes
• Estate administration disputes and removal of executors
• Advising clients through pre‑action, litigation, and settlement

The level of responsibility and autonomy will be tailored to experience, with appropriate supervision and mentoring from senior lawyers.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 2+ years’ PQE in contentious probate or private client litigation
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills
• Confident managing client relationships
• A pragmatic, empathetic, and commercially aware approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• High‑quality contentious probate and trusts work
• Clear progression and ongoing development
• Supportive and collegiate team environment
• Flexible and hybrid working options

This is an excellent opportunity for a contentious probate solicitor seeking to develop their career within a reputable Buckinghamshire firm that places real emphasis on quality of work, professional development, and client care.