Disputed Wills, Trusts and Probate Senior Solicitor

Vincere; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension matching

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Income protection

Dental scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Vincere in Manchester seeks a Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates Senior Solicitor to lead contentious probate matters, including will validity challenges, trust disputes and Inheritance Act claims.

You will supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development within a supportive, well-resourced team, handling high-value, complex cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in private client disputes or contentious trusts and probate.
• Strong litigation skills and sound technical judgement.
• Willingness to work toward ACTAPS accreditation (if not already achieved).

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters with limited supervision.
• Assist senior lawyers with complex, high-value disputes as needed.
• Advise on will validity challenges, trust disputes and estate administration disputes.
• Handle proprietary estoppel and Inheritance Act claims.
• Draft, conduct legal research and investigations.
• Attend conferences, court hearings and client meetings.
• Supervise and support junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Private client disputes

Contentious probate

Will validity

Litigation

Case management

Job description

Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates Senior Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)

Our client is looking to hire a senior contentious trusts and probate lawyer into a leading Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates team in Manchester. This is a genuinely specialist role for someone who wants to focus exclusively on contentious probate and private wealth disputes, working on high-value, complex matters in a supportive, well-resourced team.

You will handle a varied caseload spanning will challenges and validity disputes, trust disputes, estate administration claims, proprietary estoppel, Inheritance Act claims, and related professional negligence matters. The work is often sensitive and emotionally charged, so strong client handling and judgement are essential.

This is a chance to join a growing national disputes practice with strong private client capability and a collaborative culture. You will have the platform to develop your profile in the contentious probate space, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to business development through relevant networks and events.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters with limited supervision
• Assisting senior lawyers with complex, high-value disputes as needed
• Advising on will validity challenges, trust disputes and estate administration disputes
• Handling proprietary estoppel and Inheritance Act claims
• Advising on disputes involving trustees, executors and beneficiaries
• Drafting, legal research and investigations
• Attending conferences, court hearings and client meetings
• Communicating with clients, counsel and other parties
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Supporting business development and profile raising activity within the contentious probate market
• Completing client and internal MI procedures
• Working to agreed chargeable time and financial targets, and meeting deadlines and KPIs

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) as a Solicitor
• Strong, demonstrable interest in private client disputes and contentious trusts and probate work
• Ideally working exclusively in contentious probate
• Strong litigation skills and sound technical judgement
• Confident handling sensitive, emotionally charged matters
• Willingness to work towards ACTAPS accreditation (if not already achieved)
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a commercial, solution-driven mindset
• Strong organisation, time management and communication skills

What’s On Offer

• Technology purchase scheme
• 28 days’ holiday
• Private healthcare for you and family
• Discounted gym membership
• Pension matching up to 6%
• Continuous learning and development, including mentoring, sponsorship and leadership development programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offers and discounts at major highstreet retailers
• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)
• Dental scheme
• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion, belonging and supportive leadership
• Bus and train loan scheme to reduce commuting costs
• 24hr confidential employee helpline

Working Arrangements

• Full time
• Permanent
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.