Contentious Probate Solicitor

Lloyd Recruitment - Epsom; Epsom and Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Epsom is seeking an experienced Solicitor - Contentious Probate to develop a new department focused on Inheritance Act claims and disputes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years PQE and strong litigation skills. You will manage your own referral network, supported by the firm. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, a targeted annual bonus, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays. Join a thriving practice that values employee retention and growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Targeted annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee PMI

Responsibilities

• Develop the new Contentious Probate department.
• Generate and nurture business development opportunities.
• Build and manage your own referral network.
• Grow the team and portfolio into Inheritance Act claims, inheritance disputes and contested estates.

Skills

Strong litigation skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

High standard of client care

Education

Minimum 6 years PQE

Job description

Solicitor - Contentious Probate

Location: Epsom

Basic salary: Negotiable (PQE dependent)

Benefits:

• Hybrid working pattern, targeted annual bonus based on basic salary to fee (10-20% of base salary)
• Mon-Fri, 9-5.30pm, Employee PMI
• Option to include family members
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

My client is looking to secure an experienced self‑starter to work closely with their private client and dispute resolution teams, to develop a new department.

With a strong employee retention base, this thriving, forward‑thinking practice are targeting someone with a min of 6yrs PQE.

You’ll be fully supported by the firm to develop this new division, so you’ll be engaging in business development to establish and build your own referrals and network.

The role would include growth of the team into Inheritance Act claims as well as inheritance disputes and contested estates.

Responsibilities

• Develop the new Contentious Probate department.
• Generate and nurture business development opportunities.
• Build and manage your own referral network.
• Grow the team and portfolio into Inheritance Act claims, inheritance disputes and contested estates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years PQE.
• Strong litigation skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
• High standard of client care.

Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to £500

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Job ID: KW15022