Contentious Trusts and Probate Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced annual leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Legal 500 firm to appoint a Contentious Probate Associate in Taunton or Exeter.

With 2+ years PQE, you will handle inheritance and trust disputes, contribute to high-quality contentious probate work, and benefit from a supportive culture, hybrid working, and a clear development path.

The role offers exposure to a broad client base, competitive salary, private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in contentious probate or related litigation.
• Strong technical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative approach within a specialist disputes team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on inheritance and trust disputes for individuals, executors, trustees, and charities.
• Handle challenges to the validity of wills and Inheritance Act claims.
• Manage estate administration disputes, trust disputes, and proprietary estoppel matters.
• Work with senior solicitors to develop expertise and client exposure.

Skills

Contentious probate

Litigation

Client exposure

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Contentious Probate Associate | 2+ PQE | Taunton or Exeter. A well-established Legal 500 firm with a strong heritage across the South West is looking to appoint a Contentious Probate Associate into its growing specialist disputes team, based in either Taunton or Exeter. The firm combines high-quality work with a supportive culture and has an enviable reputation across the region.

Working alongside one of the region's leading Contentious Probate lawyers, you'll advise a broad client base including individuals, executors, trustees and charities on inheritance and trust disputes. The caseload includes challenges to the validity of wills, Inheritance Act claims, trust disputes, estate administration disputes, proprietary estoppel claims and other contentious private wealth matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2+ years' PQE looking to develop their expertise within a highly regarded specialist team. You’ll enjoy significant client exposure, responsibility from the outset and the support of experienced lawyers who are invested in your development.

The team is looking for someone with strong technical ability, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. Whether you're already specialising in contentious probate or have developed relevant litigation experience and are keen to build a long-term career in this area, you'll be given the platform to progress.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from hybrid working, private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, an annual bonus and a flexible working environment that supports both professional development and work-life balance.

If you're looking to join a heritage firm where you'll gain exposure to high-quality contentious probate work without sacrificing culture or flexibility, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.