Contentious Probate Solicitor (NQ-4) – Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Gym contributions

Wellbeing perks

Hybrid working

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Cardiff seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor with up to 4 years of experience. The role involves managing a caseload of complex estate-related disputes, including will and trust issues. You will receive strong support and supervision while contributing to the team and developing business. The firm offers a clear progression framework, competitive benefits including private medical cover, generous leave, and a supportive culture, perfect for growing your career.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years' PQE, including training experience in contentious probate.
• Strong drafting and technical skills essential.
• Excellent communication and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with supervision on estate-related disputes.
• Contribute to business development and knowledge sharing.
• Handle will, trust, and estate disputes, including various claims.

Skills

Drafting skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

0-4 years' PQE in contentious probate

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor NQ-4 - Cardiff

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a contentious probate lawyer to join a top 50 national firm with a leading reputation in this specialist area. Based in Cardiff, you'll be part of a large, supportive team handling high quality, varied and often complex estate related disputes.

The Role

You'll manage your own caseload with strong supervision and support, working on matters including will, trust and estate disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to validity, breach of trust issues and applications to remove executors or trustees. You'll also contribute to business development and knowledge sharing as the team continues to grow.

About You

• 0-4 years' PQE (including experience gained during training) in contentious probate
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive
• A collaborative team player with excellent attention to detail

In Return

You'll join a nationally recognised team with a clear progression framework, exposure to high value and HNW matters, and a genuinely supportive culture. Benefits include private medical cover, generous annual leave, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, gym contributions, wellbeing perks, hybrid working and more.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a top tier contentious probate team and work on high quality, meaningful matters from day one.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, 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, disability, 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.