Contentious Probate Solicitor

TSR-Legal; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Gloucestershire seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor with around 3 years of PQE. You will manage your own caseload of probate matters, ensuring client satisfaction and involvement in various business development initiatives. The firm offers a supportive environment and a competitive salary, along with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Corporate Healthcare Plan

Free Parking

Opticians Scheme

Christmas Saving Club

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious probate and estate litigation.
• Strong knowledge in inheritance tax and trust law.
• Confidence in managing a caseload and team contribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advise on Will validity and estate administration disputes.
• Draft and review wills, trust documentation, and probate correspondence.

Skills

Inheritance Law

Estate Planning

Litigation

Communication

Client Advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor (circa 3 years' PQE)

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: Up to £60,000
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role

This well-established Gloucestershire-based law firm has been providing legal services to individuals and businesses for over decades. Known for its progressive culture and client-first approach, the firm is committed to continuous improvement in technology, staff development, and inclusivity. The practice offers a broad range of legal services while fostering a positive, forward-thinking work environment.

A new opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor with circa 3 years’ PQE to join a dynamic and growing team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload and play a key role in the department’s future growth. The role will involve:

• Handling a varied caseload of contentious probate matters, including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

• Advising clients on Will validity, testamentary capacity, estate administration disputes, and executor conduct

• Drafting and reviewing Wills, LPAs, trust documentation, and probate correspondence

• Supporting wider private client work including estate administration, tax planning, and trust formation

• Participating in business development, marketing, article writing, and networking initiatives

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor with circa 3 years’ PQE in contentious probate and private client law

• Demonstrate experience in inheritance disputes, IPFDA claims, and estate-related litigation

• Show strong technical knowledge in estate planning, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust law

• Have experience with Court of Protection matters and lasting powers of attorney

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Be confident managing your own caseload and contributing to team development

• STEP or SFE qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary, up to £60,000 dependent on experience

• The opportunity to take ownership and grow within the firm

• Supportive and friendly working environment in Gloucestershire

• Career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking practice

• Bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Free Parking, Opticians Scheme, Christmas Saving Club, and more

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] in complete confidence.