NQ Solicitor - Contentious Probate

Sellick Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Solicitor for its Contentious Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top tier Legal 500 firm, dealing with high-profile disputes while receiving exceptional training and support. Candidates should have NQ - 3 years of experience in litigation or contentious probate. The role offers competitive salary and clear career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

High-quality work

Clear career progression

Inclusive culture

First-class training

Qualifications

• NQ - 3 years qualified Solicitor required.
• Strong academic background and technical skills expected.
• Experience in litigation or contentious probate/trusts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with leading experts on high-value disputes.
• Gain exposure to complex cases involving wills and estates.
• Engage in direct client contact and support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client-handling ability

Ambitious and commercially aware

Strong academic background

Education

NQ - 3 years qualified Solicitor

Completed a seat in litigation/private client

Job description

Overview

NQ - 3 PQE Solicitor - Contentious Probate
Hampshire - onsite to start with
50,000 - 60,000 + market leading bonus

We are working with a highly regarded Legal 500, top tier firm, recognised nationally for its expertise in private wealth and dispute resolution. The firm is looking for a Solicitor to join its Contentious Probate team.

This is a rare opportunity to launch your career with one of the UK's most respected firms. You will work alongside leading experts in contentious probate and trusts, gaining exposure to complex, high-value disputes including:

• Will challenges and Inheritance Act claims
• Contentious trusts and estates
• Executor and trustee disputes
• Multi-jurisdictional estate issues

The successful candidate will benefit from direct client contact, excellent training, and a structured career pathway within a supportive and high-performing team.

What could make you stand out?

• NQ - 3 years qualified Solicitor
• Completed a seat in litigation/private client, or contentious probate/trusts
• Strong academic background and technical skills
• Excellent communication and client-handling ability
• Ambitious, commercially aware, and committed to developing expertise in this specialist area

What’s on Offer

• The chance to join a top tier Legal 500 firm
• High-quality, complex and often high-profile work
• Clear career progression and first-class training
• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a driven NQ looking to develop your career with a leading Legal 500 practice, please send your CV to Ashleigh Curtis or click apply.

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