Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Dorset is seeking a Senior Associate for their Contentious Trusts and Probate team. The role involves leading a high-performing team, providing exceptional legal services, and fostering a positive work culture. Candidates should possess proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, inclusive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pensions

Life insurance

Holiday allowance increases with service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
• Ability to manage a high-performing team.
• Strong technical legal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal service and lead by example.
• Foster a positive work environment and mentor junior colleagues.
• Promote services and organize client events.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Caseload management

Job description

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

Location: Blandford & Dorchester

Role Type: Full-Time

Our client, a prestigious law firm based in Dorset, is seeking an experienced solicitor with a passion for contentious trusts and probate to join their team. This role involves managing and developing a high-performing team and delivering exceptional legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing Matters: Deliver high-quality legal service, lead by example, address client concerns promptly.
2. Managing People: Foster a positive work environment, mentor junior colleagues, manage team performance.
3. Technical Expertise: Maintain advanced legal knowledge, manage external experts, ensure professional conduct, monitor work-in-progress, contribute to budgeting.
4. Business Development: Promote services, organize client events, write articles, represent the firm externally.
5. Personal Attributes: Maintain confidentiality, exhibit professionalism, collaborate across departments, adhere to firm policies.
6. Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as required.
7. Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law, leadership skills, excellent communication, caseload management.

The firm offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, pensions, life insurance, and a holiday allowance that increases with service. They value innovation, collaboration, and professional development, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive environment, apply now to join their Contentious Trusts and Probate team.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.