Probate Litigation Partner

Myerson Limited (trading as Myerson Solicitors); Altrincham; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Myerson Limited (trading as Myerson Solicitors) is seeking an established Partner with strong contentious trusts and probate experience to lead high-value matters.

You will provide high-quality advice to a range of clients, supervise junior lawyers, and promote the Contentious Trusts and Probate team and other services to generate referrals.

The role sits within one of the North West's leading teams, requiring exceptional academic background and a track record of client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have exceptional knowledge of contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Ability to lead client matters and supervise junior team members.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and obtain referrals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Supervise junior lawyers and drive case strategy.
• Promote the team and firm’s services to existing and potential clients.

Skills

Contentious trusts & probate

Leadership & mentoring

ACTAPS qualified

Education

ACTAPS qualification

Job description

Our firm

At Myerson, we do things differently.

Recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm by The Lawyer, ranked Top Tier by The Legal 500, commended by The Times Best Law Firms, and named Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Champions at the Manchester Legal Awards, we have built a reputation for excellence, innovation and outstanding client service.

As one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, our success has been achieved through sustainable, organic growth rather than mergers or acquisitions. Our reputation has been earned through entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional people and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

We are proud of our collaborative, supportive and independent culture, and we look for people who share our values, ambition and commitment to excellence. In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business, making us the first law firm in the Manchester market to take this significant step. Employee ownership helps protect the independence, stability and people-first culture that make Myerson such a rewarding place to build a career, while ensuring that everyone has a shared stake in our continued success.

The team

The firm's award-winning Contentious Trusts and Probate team is one of the largest specialist teams in the UK, acting on a broad range of complex, high-value and often cross-border inheritance, trust and estate disputes. Consistently recognised as a Tier 1 / Top Tier team by The Legal 500, our department is praised for handling "high value, complex disputes with ease" and is widely regarded as a leader in the field. The team was also named Best Contentious Probate Team at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025, reflecting their exceptional expertise, depth of talent and commitment to achieving outstanding results for clients.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an established Partner with strong contentious trusts and probate experience.

Candidates are required to have exceptional knowledge of all areas of contentious trusts and probate and experience of providing high-quality advice to a range of clients. The successful candidate will have the ability to play a lead role on clients matters and effectively supervise junior members of the team. We would expect the successful candidate to be ACTAPS qualified.

Candidates will need to demonstrate high levels of technical skill and the ability to maintain strong client relationships. Candidates are also required to demonstrate how they can promote the Contentious Trusts and Probate team and other legal services offered by the firm to existing and new target clients and obtain referrals from contacts and referrers.

The position would suit someone with a good academic background and training who is looking to further develop their career. Working within one of the North West's leading contentious probate teams, they will be required to work well with experienced professionals within a team-orientated environment whilst maintaining high work standards.

Typical matters include:

Advising on all aspects of contentious wills, trusts and estates, including Inheritance Act claims, challenges to the validity of wills, executor and trustee disputes, construction and rectification proceedings, and proprietary estoppel claims.

Myerson are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, and we are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion and enthusiasm.