Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Central London is looking for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage complex estate disputes. The role requires 2–5 years of PQE in contentious probate litigation, offering competitive salary and benefits like private medical insurance, life insurance, and more. This position provides strong career progression opportunities within a top-tier ranked team.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary annual staff bonus

Reduced gym membership

Season Ticket Loan

Discount vouchers

Additional paid leave at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must manage complex and sensitive matters independently.
• Excellent client-care skills essential.
• Highly organized and able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious probate disputes for claimants and defendants.
• Advise on Inheritance Act claims.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and settlement correspondence.
• Engage in mediations and hearings.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

2–5 years PQE in contentious probate litigation

Job description

Our client is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected, award-winning Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm in Central London. This Contentious Probate Solicitor position offers exposure to high-value and complex estate and trust disputes, a supportive litigation team, competitive salary (DOE), private medical insurance, contributory pension, life insurance, discretionary bonus, reduced gym membership, and additional paid leave for Christmas — plus more.

About the Firm

Our client is a boutique practice widely recognised as a leader in contentious trusts and estates. They represent a diverse client base — from high-net-worth individuals to vulnerable people lacking capacity — and frequently act as Independent Administrators, Trustees, and Deputies on complex matters involving breach of trust and ownership disputes. The team is Top-Tier ranked and known nationally for their thought leadership in contentious probate.

Contentious Probate Solicitor — Position Overview

You will manage a varied caseload of medium to high-value disputes in wills, estates, inheritance, and trusts. You’ll work alongside renowned experts in the field with strong opportunity for career progression.

Key Responsibilities of the Contentious Probate Solicitor

• Handle contentious probate disputes for claimants and defendants, including challenges to validity of wills
• Advise on Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
• Manage disputes concerning executors, trustees, and beneficiaries
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement correspondence
• Engage in ADR and attend mediations, hearings, and client conferences
• Maintain compliance and accurate case records
• Collaborate with private client and wider litigation teams
• Stay current with probate legislation and share expertise within the team

Requirements of the Contentious Probate Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 2–5 years PQE in contentious probate litigation
• Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive matters independently
• Excellent interpersonal and client-care skills
• Highly organised and able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• ACTAPS membership or willingness to obtain
• Mediation/ADR experienceAbility to support business development initiatives
• Exposure to high-value / cross-jurisdictional estates

The Benefits for the Contentious Probate Solicitor role

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary annual staff bonus
• Reduced gym membership
• Season Ticket Loan
• Discount vouchers
• Additional paid leave at Christmas
• And more

If you are a Contentious Probate Solicitor looking to elevate your career within a leading London firm, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37552.

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