Contentious Probate Solicitor | London | £60k-£75k

LR Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established London law firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its Private Client litigation team. The role involves handling a broad range of complex inheritance, estate and trust disputes for individuals, executors and trustees.

You will manage matters from instruction to resolution, handling both contentious and related non-contentious probate issues. The work includes inheritance disputes, trust litigation, and claims involving high-value estates while contributing to

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in contentious probate matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of inheritance, estate and trust disputes.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and efficiently.
• Excellent client care, communication and relationship management skills.
• commercially minded with an interest in growing the department's profile.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Handle contentious and related non-contentious probate issues.
• Work on inheritance disputes, trust litigation, and estate administration disputes.
• Advise executors in a neutral capacity and draft settlement agreements.
• Develop business and help grow the department's profile.

Skills

3+ PQE

Contentious probate

Client care

Case management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A well-established London law firm is looking to recruit a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Private Client litigation team. The firm acts on a wide range of complex inheritance, estate and trust disputes, representing individuals, beneficiaries, executors and trustees across a broad spectrum of contentious probate matters.

The role

The firm is looking to recruit a Contentious Probate Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE to join the team. The position would suit an experienced litigator looking to specialise further in this fascinating and often complex area of law while working on a high-quality and varied caseload.

You will be responsible for managing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, handling both contentious and related non-contentious probate issues. The work will include inheritance disputes, trust litigation, estate administration disputes and claims involving high-value estates.

Examples of matters you will tackle include:

• Inheritance Act (1975 Act) claims acting for both claimants and defendants
• Probate disputes involving allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and forgery
• Trust disputes, including disputes regarding the validity and interpretation of trust documents
• Claims involving allegations of fraud
• Advising and acting for executors in a neutral capacity
• Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims
• Negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements

What we are looking for?

• A qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE and experience handling contentious probate matters
• Strong technical knowledge of inheritance, estate and trust disputes
• The ability to manage a varied caseload independently and efficiently
• Excellent client care, communication and relationship management skills
• A commercially minded approach with the ability to balance client objectives and risk
• An interest in business development, networking and helping to grow the department's profile

This firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing team with a strong reputation in contentious probate and trust litigation. You will work on a broad range of high-quality matters alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment.