Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Contentious Trusts & Probate. The role involves leading a high-performing team, delivering legal services, and contributing to business development. Applicants should have proven experience in trust and probate law and strong leadership skills. A commitment to diversity and a supportive environment is emphasized.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pensions

Life insurance

Generous holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload profitably.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal service, lead by example.
• Foster an inclusive environment and mentor juniors.
• Promote services and organize client events.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Excellent communication abilities

Job description

Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor, Norwich

Client: LHH

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

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

Location: Blandford & Dorchester

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 role involves managing and developing a high-performing team and delivering exceptional legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Matters: Deliver high-quality legal service, lead by example, address client concerns promptly.
• Managing People: Foster an inclusive environment, mentor juniors, manage team performance.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, manage external experts, ensure professional conduct, manage work-in-progress, contribute to budgets.
• Business Development: Promote services, organize client events, write articles, represent the firm externally.
• Personal Attributes: Maintain confidentiality, exhibit positivity, collaborate across departments, adhere to policies.
• Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload profitably.

Our client offers comprehensive benefits supporting professional and personal well-being, including healthcare, pensions, life insurance, and generous holiday allowances. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, apply now. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates of all backgrounds to apply and offering reasonable adjustments as needed.