Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE to handle a diverse caseload of disputes. The role promises professional development within a supportive culture focused on collaboration. You will engage with high-value cases and a wide range of clients, applying your expertise in will challenges and trust disputes. An excellent opportunity for motivated solicitors looking to advance their litigation skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life insurance & income protection

Contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Reduced gym membership

Season ticket loan

Additional Christmas leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in contentious probate.
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, and estate disputes.
• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to complex family dynamics.
• Proactive and committed to high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of probate and trust disputes including will challenges and executor disputes.
• Engage in strategy, negotiation and advocacy work.
• Work with diverse clients from high-net-worth estates to vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Contentious probate handling

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Case management

Sensitivity to family dynamics

Education

Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE

ACTAPS membership (or intention)

Job description

Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor 2+ PQE | Top 200, L500 & HNW Chambers Ranked | London, City

The Firm:

This Top 200 ranked London practice is recognised for its specialist contentious probate work, advising a broad client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals to vulnerable clients and the organisations supporting them. The team regularly handles complex estate and trust disputes and acts as Independent Administrators, Trustees and Deputies - offering a distinctive perspective on contentious matters. The culture is supportive, collaborative and focused on long-term professional development.

The Role:

You will manage a varied caseload of probate and trust disputes, including:

• Will challenges
• 1975 Act claims
• Executor, trustee and beneficiary disputes
• Issues arising from trust administration and independent appointments

Why This Role?

• Build recognised expertise in complex, high-value probate and trust disputes.
• Strengthen your litigation skills through regular strategy, negotiation and advocacy work.
• Work with diverse clients, from high-net-worth estates to vulnerable individuals.
• Clear progression within a team known for developing specialist talent.
• Supportive culture with a balanced, collaborative working environment.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in contentious probate
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts and estate disputes
• Confident in drafting, negotiation and case management
• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to complex family dynamics
• Organised, proactive and committed to high ethical standards
• ACTAPS membership (or intention) and mediation experience desirable
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance & income protection
• Contributory pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Reduced gym membership & discount scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Additional Christmas leave

Apply for immediate consideration.