Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in the UK seeks a Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor with at least 2 years of PQE. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload of disputes involving wills and trusts. The firm offers a supportive culture focused on development, competitive salary, and benefits such as private medical insurance, pension, and additional leave. Join a team known for nurturing specialized talent and advancing litigation skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance & income protection

Contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Reduced gym membership

Season ticket loan

Additional Christmas leave

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 2+ years of PQE in contentious probate needed.
• Experience in handling will challenges and trustee disputes.
• Mediation experience desirable and ACTAPS membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of probate and trust disputes.
• Handle executor, trustee, and beneficiary disputes.
• Address issues arising from trust administration.

Skills

Strong knowledge of wills, trusts and estate disputes

Excellent communication skills

Confident in drafting and negotiation

Sensitivity to complex family dynamics

Organised and proactive

Education

Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in contentious probate

Job description

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

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.