Contentious Probate Solicitor - Cardiff - 0-4 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Contribution towards gym membership

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Cardiff is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor with 0-4 years PQE. This role involves managing diverse casework around will and estate disputes within a supportive team environment. Candidates must have strong technical abilities, a proactive approach, and the capacity to manage client relationships effectively. The position offers competitive salary and generous benefits including private medical insurance, pension scheme, and opportunities for international secondments.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years' PQE with experience during training.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and ambitious approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of contentious probate matters.
• Advise clients on estate-related disputes.
• Handle Inheritance Act claims and will validity challenges.
• Contribute to internal and external business development.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Strong technical ability

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Contentious Probate Solicitor - Cardiff - 0-4 Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
PQE: 0-4 Years
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a highly successful and growing team in Cardiff. This nationally recognised department is known for delivering high quality work, achieving excellent outcomes for clients, and maintaining a strong reputation across the UK. You will join a large, supportive team where you will be encouraged to develop your skills and progress your career.

The team advises on a broad range of matters, including will, trust and estate disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to will validity, breach of trust matters, and applications for the removal of executors or trustees. With a consistently busy caseload, this role offers excellent exposure to varied, complex and high value work, including high net worth matters.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of contentious probate matters
• Advise clients on will, trust and estate related disputes
• Handle Inheritance Act claims and challenges to will validity
• Assist with breach of trust matters and executor/trustee removal applications
• Work collaboratively within a large, supportive team
• Contribute to business development internally and externally
• Share knowledge and best practice across the team
• Progress matters efficiently while maintaining excellent client care

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• 0-4 years' PQE (applications welcome from those with relevant experience gained during training)
• Experience in contentious probate
• Strong technical ability and drafting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong IT proficiency
• Commercial awareness
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Sight test and glasses discounts
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondment opportunities (0-5 PQE)
• Perks and benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Flu vaccinations

How to Apply

To apply or discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact:

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📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.