Senior Contentious Private Client Solicitor | Hybrid

Douglas Scott Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Mentoring juniors

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in London seeks a Contentious Private Client Senior Solicitor to manage a demanding, high-value caseload of contentious private client matters, including will disputes and estate litigation. You will lead matters from instruction through to resolution, while mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business development initiatives.

The role offers genuine progression within a growing private client team, with hybrid working and a collaborative culture that values ownership,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years' PQE.
• Significant contentious private client experience.
• Experience handling complex, high-value matters.
• Strong technical and litigation skills.
• Interest in business development and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex contentious private client matters.
• Advise on will validity disputes, executor and trustee removal claims, Inheritance Act claims, and trust and estate litigation.
• Lead matters from instruction through to resolution, including negotiation and mediation.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Support business development and strengthen referral relationships.

Skills

5+ years PQE

Contentious private client

High-value matters

Leadership / mentoring

Business development interest

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Douglas Scott Ltd in London seeks a Contentious Private Client Senior Solicitor to manage a demanding, high-value caseload of contentious private client matters, including will disputes and estate litigation. You will lead matters from instruction through to resolution, while mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business development initiatives.

The role offers genuine progression within a growing private client team, with hybrid working and a collaborative culture that values ownership,