Solicitor Contentious Wills, Trusts & Estates

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established national law firm seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor specializing in contentious trusts and estates. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, working with high-net-worth individuals and charities. You will be part of a forward-thinking team, known for its strong reputation in legal disputes. If you have a passion for complex cases and a commitment to professional development, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in contentious private client work.
• Experience with high-value estate and trust disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of estate, trust, and will disputes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's offices.

Skills

Contentious private client work

Estate disputes

Trust disputes

Will disputes

Inheritance Act claims

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor – Contentious Trusts & Estates (Senior Associate), 5+ PQE – Birmingham

Join a nationally recognised team

Specialising in complex contentious wills, trusts, and estates work, advising HNW individuals, charities, and institutions. To apply or register your interest, please contact Cassie on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

Job Details

• Job Title: Solicitor – Contentious Trusts & Estates (Senior Associate)
• PQE: 5+ PQE
• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: Dependent on experience

The Role

Are you an experienced solicitor ready to advance your career in estate, trust, and will disputes? A leading national law firm seeks a talented Senior Associate for their Birmingham team. You will manage your own caseload, working with a diverse client base including charities, high-net-worth individuals, private clients, educational institutions, and business owners. You will collaborate with colleagues across the firm's offices and support a national client base.

The Candidate

You should be a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE and proven experience in contentious private client work, ideally from a reputable City or regional practice. You will have extensive experience in estate, trust, and will disputes, including high-value and complex cases such as challenges to wills, Inheritance Act claims, trusts of land, and statutory wills.

The Firm

A top national law firm known for its forward-thinking approach and strong reputation in this legal area. You will receive support for your professional development while working on challenging and rewarding cases.

How to Apply

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. For a confidential discussion, call us today.

eNL values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you haven't heard back within this period, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that PQE and salary levels are guides only.