Contested Probate Solicitor

B P Collins LLP; Gerrards Cross; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive remuneration package

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday increasing to 30+ with

Job summary

B P Collins is seeking a Contested Probate Solicitor to join our Dispute Resolution team in a role that focuses on wills, trusts, estates and personal representatives. The position is suited to NQ-2PQE solicitors who enjoy both the technical detail of contentious probate and helping clients through difficult, emotionally complex disputes.

You will work within our Contested Probate Team and the wider Dispute Resolution team, handling negotiations, mediation and litigation to achieve clear,

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of civil litigation procedure.
• Strong interest in contentious trusts and probate work.
• Excellent client communication and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients, assess facts, advise on strategy and costs.
• Prepare correspondence and court documents; instruct counsel where appropriate.
• Progress matters through settlement, mediation or trial.
• Support colleagues across the firm on overlapping contested probate issues.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor (NQ-2PQE)

Job description

The role

B P Collins is looking for a Contested Probate Solicitor to expand our Dispute Resolution team.

This is an opportunity to work on sensitive, technically interesting disputes involving wills, trusts, estates and personal representatives, while being part of a highly regarded team known for its practical, commercial and client-focused approach.

The role would suit NQ- 2PQE solicitors who enjoys both the technical detail of contentious probate and the human side of helping clients through difficult, often emotionally complex disputes.

The work will include

You will work closely within our Contested Probate Team and the wider Dispute Resolution team, advising clients on a broad range of contested probate matters. The work will include negotiation, mediation and litigation, with a focus on achieving clear, proportionate and commercially sensible outcomes.

You will also support colleagues across the firm where contested probate issues overlap with private client, property and real estate matters.

You Will Advise On Matters Involving

• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act
• Challenges to the validity of wills
• Disputes involving executors and personal representatives
• Applications for the removal of personal representatives
• Trust disputes
• Mutual wills disputes
• Estate administration disputes
• Property-related issues arising within contested estates

You will meet clients, assess the facts, advise on strategy and costs, prepare correspondence and court documents, instruct counsel where appropriate, and help progress matters through settlement, mediation or trial.

About You

We are looking for a solicitor with relevant experience in contested probate, trusts and estate disputes.

You Will Have

• Sound knowledge of civil litigation procedure
• Strong interest in contentious trusts and probate work and ideally experience in advising on contentious probate matters or a seat in contentious probateStrong client care and communication skills
• The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload with the support of the Contentious Probate Team
• Good commercial awareness
• Strong drafting and file management skills
• Confidence working independently where appropriate, while contributing to a collaborative team
• A practical, calm and objective approach to dispute resolution

What Matters To Us

We are looking for someone who will take pride in doing the job properly.

That means giving clear advice, managing risk carefully, keeping clients informed, recording time accurately, billing promptly, and contributing to the wider success of the team.

You will also be encouraged to support business development, build strong client relationships and work closely with colleagues across the firm.

Why B P Collins

B P Collins is a well-established firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, private client and property work.

Our clients come to us for technically sound advice, but also for judgement, discretion and care. In contested probate work, that balance matters.

You will join a supportive team where your contribution will be visible, valued and part of a wider disputes practice with genuine depth.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive and transparent remuneration package, including salary, profit share, private healthcare, life assurance, and 25 days’ holiday increasing to 30+, alongside employer pension contribution.
• Flexible, hybrid working model supported by a well-connected, collegiate office environment, giving you the balance to work effectively while remaining closely involved with your team and clients.
• Genuinely collaborative culture, where partners are accessible and you are given early responsibility with the support needed to develop with confidence.
• Clear and structured progression, with a focus on long-term development rather than short-term targets, supported by regular training, exposure to high-quality work, and ongoing insight into market and legislative developments.
• Consistent emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring you can sustain high performance over time without compromising balance.

B P Collins believes diversity brings benefits to our clients, our business and our people.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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