Contentious Probate Solicitor NQ-4 – Cardiff – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; 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

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor NQ-4 to join Cardiff's leading team. You will 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.

In return, you’ll join a nationally recognised team with progression, exposure to high value matters, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years’ PQE (including training) in contentious probate.
• Strong drafting and technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive.
• Collaborative team player with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with supervision, handling will, trust and estate disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to validity, breach of trust issues and applications to remove executors or trustees.
• Contribute to business development and knowledge sharing as the team grows.

Skills

Contentious probate

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

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.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cardiff,