Contentious Probate Solicitor (Legal Director)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer to manage high-value estate disputes. The role involves advising high-net-worth clients on complex probate matters, requiring at least 7 years of PQE in contentious probate. This position offers clear pathways for partnership and a collaborative working culture, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Clear partnership prospects

Collaborative working culture

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ PQE with a strong track record in contentious probate.
• Confident handling complex litigation.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value, sensitive estate disputes.
• Advise on various contentious probate matters.
• Handle challenges to the validity of wills.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Exceptional technical knowledge

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior team members

Education

STEP/ACTAPS membership

Job description

🔎 The Role

My client is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer to lead on high-value, sensitive, and often multi-jurisdictional estate disputes. This is a key hire within a growing team, offering genuine scope for progression and autonomy.

You’ll be advising high-net-worth individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on a wide range of contentious probate matters including:

• Challenges to the validity of wills
• Inheritance Act claims
• Executor/Trustee disputes
• Claims involving undue influence or lack of capacity
• Disputes over lifetime gifts and trusts

✅ The experience and skills you will be able to offer

• 7+ years’ PQE with a strong track record in contentious probate
• STEP/ACTAPS membership or working towards it (desirable)
• Exceptional technical knowledge and commercial acumen
• Confident handling complex litigation and client relationships
• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior team members

💡 Why Join this Law firm

• A nationally recognised Private Client team with top‑tier rankings
• Clear partnership prospects and strategic influence within the team
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A commitment to your professional development

To apply contact Penny on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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