Contentious Probate Solicitor - Full-Time, Permanent

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in Birmingham seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their supportive team. This full-time role involves handling high-quality cases, mentoring juniors, and engaging in business development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in contentious probate matters and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Option to buy and sell holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE as a Contentious Probate Solicitor.
• Strong communication skills and client management.
• Preferred: ACTAPS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Handle disputes between beneficiaries and executors/trustees.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Client care

Interpersonal skills

Business development

Networking

Education

Contentious Probate Solicitor qualification

ACTAPS qualification

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Contentious Probate Solicitor - Full-Time, Permanent, Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Venatu Recruitment Group is recruiting a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our client’s team at their Birmingham City or Shirley office. This is a fantastic opportunity to handle high-quality contentious probate matters while working within a Legal 500 firm.

Location: Birmingham City Office / Shirley Office

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• 1 hour for lunch (37 hours total)

The ideal candidate…

• A Contentious Probate Solicitor with 10+ years PQE
  Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
  May have contacts in the local market and some following of work
  A confident communicator who enjoys business development & networking
  ACTAPS qualification preferred but not essential

The company & role…

A Legal 500 firm committed to personal legal services and market leaders in private client-facing practice areas

Join a supportive and friendly contentious probate team
Handle a mixed caseload of high-quality matters, including:

• Disputes between beneficiaries and executors/trustees
• Estate and trust administration disputes
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to business development

What’s on offer…

Competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Option to buy and sell holidays

• All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

• Relevant right-to-work documentation is essential for this role.

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