Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Contentious Trusts and Probate with 5-6+PQE in Chesterfield. In this role, you'll manage a high-performance team, ensuring exceptional legal services while fostering an inclusive work environment. The firm offers comprehensive support and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent place to advance your career.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pensions

Life Insurance

Generous Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload focusing on client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal service and client care.
• Act as a mentor to trainees and junior colleagues.
• Promote the firm’s services and organize client training events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Care

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification 5/6+PQE

Law Degree

Job description

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Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor, Chesterfield

Client: LHH

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Title: Senior Associate - Contentious Trusts & Probate 5/6+PQE

Location: Chesterfield

Role Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for contentious trusts and probate? Our client, a prestigious law firm based in Dorset, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Contentious Trusts and Probate team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate in managing and developing a high-performing team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Matters: Deliver high-quality legal service and client care, ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures. Lead by example, promoting effective use of firm’s IT systems. Address client concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Managing People: Foster a fair, inclusive, and positive working environment. Embrace change and contribute to process improvements. Act as a mentor to trainees and junior colleagues. Take charge of team performance management and training initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain advanced knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and practices. Identify and manage external experts and consultants. Uphold professional conduct per Solicitors Accounts Rules. Define scope of services and establish transparent charging. Keep clients informed about progress and costs. Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) efficiently, surpassing billing and hours targets. Contribute to budget-setting.
• Business Development: Promote firm’s services, market litigation department, organize client training events, write articles, and represent the firm at external events to build networks.
• Personal Attributes: Maintain confidentiality, exhibit a positive demeanour, collaborate across departments, and adhere to firm’s values and policies.
• Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as required to support team and firm’s success.
• Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law. Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage a diverse caseload focusing on client satisfaction and profitability.

Our client supports their team in all aspects of professional and personal life, including healthcare, pensions, life insurance, and a generous holiday allowance that increases with service.

If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive and progressive environment, apply for the Senior Associate position. Join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We support inclusive recruitment processes and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.