Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression in specialist team

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate for offices in Manchester or Leeds. You will handle high-value disputed estates and trusts, advising on will validity, trust disputes, and probate administration in a busy national practice.

The role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional matters, client meetings and court hearings, with hybrid and flexible working and clear prospects for progression within a specialist team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE or equivalent experience.
• Strong contentious probate / trusts and estates experience.
• Experience handling high-value disputes and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters.
• Advise on will validity, trust disputes and estate administration disputes.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and court hearings; support junior team members.

Skills

Contentious probate

Litigation

Client-focused

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate – Manchester or Leeds – 5+ PQE up to £90,000 plus bonus

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its established and specialist Disputed Wills, Trusts & Estates team.

This Contentious Probate Solicitor opportunity offers high-quality HNW work, exposure to complex and high-value disputes and the opportunity to develop your career within a well-established national practice.

The Role

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters
• Advise on will validity claims, trust disputes and estate administration disputes
• Handle Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel and professional negligence matters
• Deal with disputes involving trustees, executors and beneficiaries
• Work on complex and high-value matters, including multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Manage your own caseload with limited supervision
• Work closely with experienced Partners on technical matters
• Attend client meetings, conferences and court hearings
• Contribute to business development and profile-raising activity
• Support more junior members of the team where appropriate

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in contentious probate / contentious trusts and estates
• Ideally working exclusively within contentious probate
• Extensive litigation experience with strong technical ability
• Experience handling complex and high-value disputes
• Commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach
• Comfortable dealing with emotionally sensitive and complex matters
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambitious with a genuine interest in developing within contentious probate

The Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist team
• High-quality HNW and UHNW contentious probate work
• Exposure to complex and high-value national and international matters
• Strong national platform and support network
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.