Lead Contentious Probate Director

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is supporting a highly regarded national firm in appointing a Contentious Probate Legal Director / Partner to lead its Thames Valley practice from Reading or Oxford. The role sits at the intersection of litigation and private client, shaping the firm’s contentious trusts and estates offering across the region.

Applicants should have 8+ years PQE in contentious probate and demonstrate senior leadership potential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in contentious probate.
• Senior level leadership capability.
• Experience leading or shaping contentious trusts and estates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the firm's contentious trusts and estates offering across the Thames Valley.
• Manage disputes involving wills, trusts, executors and beneficiaries.
• Oversee capacity and undue influence claims and related estate disputes.
• Coordinate with litigation and private client functions to drive strategic growth.

Job description

Chadwick Nott is supporting a highly regarded national firm in appointing a Contentious Probate Legal Director / Partner to lead its Thames Valley practice from Reading or Oxford. The role sits at the intersection of litigation and private client, shaping the firm’s contentious trusts and estates offering across the region.

Applicants should have 8+ years PQE in contentious probate and demonstrate senior leadership potential.