Contentious Probate Solicitor, Associate

Grupo NorConsulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage high-value estates and complex disputes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience, strong litigation skills, and a commitment to providing empathetic client support. This role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with strong litigation experience.
• ACTAPS membership is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes.
• Draft and review legal documents and pleadings.
• Conduct mediations and handle settlement negotiations.
• Provide clear and empathetic advice to clients.

Skills

Strong litigation experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical ability

High level of client care

Confidence in running files

Business development skills

Education

5+ years PQE in contentious probate or trust disputes

ACTAPS membership (or working towards)

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor / Associate

Location: London

Working Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The successful candidate will manage a broad range of contentious probate and trust matters, working closely with colleagues and external professionals. The work involves high-value estates, complex family dynamics, technical legal challenges, and clients who require both strategic guidance and empathetic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes, including:
  • Challenges to the validity of wills and lifetime gifts
  • Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
  • Disputes between executors, trustees, and beneficiaries
  • Applications relating to the removal or substitution of personal representatives or trustees
  • Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents
  • Conducting mediations and handling settlement negotiations
  • Liaising with counsel, experts, and other professionals
  • Providing clear, empathetic, and strategic advice to clients
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
  • Identifying opportunities for internal referrals across private client and dispute resolution teams

About You

• 5+ years PQE with strong litigation experience, ideally within contentious probate or trust disputes
• ACTAPS membership (or working towards it) is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical ability and sound judgmentHigh level of client care and the ability to manage emotionally sensitive matters
• Confident in running files from instruction through to resolution
• Comfortable contributing to business development and relationship-building

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Supportive, collegiate team culture
• Exposure to high-quality, complex matters
• Opportunities for professional development and progression