Contentious Probate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of trusts and estate litigation cases, including will disputes and claims against executors. With a rich history and a strong reputation for client service, this firm provides a supportive and relaxed working environment, along with hybrid and flexible working options. Join a team recognized in prestigious legal directories and take your career to the next level in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Access to ranked lawyers for mentorship

Competitive salary/package

Qualifications

• Experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive with NQ-2 years PQE.
• Outstanding technical knowledge in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of trusts and estate litigation cases.
• Manage will disputes, claims against executors, and inheritance claims.

Skills

Contentious Probate Law

Litigation

Communication Skills

Trusts and Estates Disputes

Multi-jurisdictional Estates

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification (NQ-2 years PQE)

Job description

This firm has a rich history with a strong presence in the South East, and has been highlighted for the quality of its client service in the legal rankings. They are now looking to appoint a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join their Legal 500 ranked team based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

The firm has received commendations at the British Wills & Probate Awards and the Probate Industry Awards.

The firm:

• This year, they have retained Tier 1 rankings in multiple practice areas with a large number of lawyers receiving recognition as leading individuals in the directories.
• The fact that this firm has been operating for almost 500 years speaks to the quality, commitment, and family feel that runs through the spirit of the business.
• They are a mainstay and a first choice for many individuals and businesses in the South East and beyond, making it an excellent firm to consider joining.
• The team consists of specialist private client litigators, highly respected and ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth. All team members are individually recognized in prestigious directories.

Your role will be handling a mix of trusts and estate litigation cases involving:

• Will disputes and testamentary document interpretation
• Claims against executors, including removal and replacement
• Disputes between executors and administration applications
• Inheritance Act claims
• Trust document variation and annulment
• Claims against trustees for breach of fiduciary duty
• Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims
• Professional negligence in private client work

Requirements:

• Experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive, likely NQ-2 years PQE, or alternatively a broad litigator who has gained experience in wills, trusts, and estates disputes with a passion for this area.
• Outstanding technical knowledge, likely gained in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional estates/trusts and contentious Court of Protection cases would be advantageous. Non-contentious private client experience would also be beneficial.

What's on offer:

• An exciting long-term career prospect in a supportive, relaxed working environment, with hybrid and flexible working options available.
• Access to L500 and Chambers ranked lawyers to learn from.
• Highly competitive salary/package in line with a leading law firm.

This is a rare opportunity for a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join an outstanding department in Tunbridge Wells that has the expertise to help you advance your career.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.