Senior Contentious Probate Associate - Hybrid

William James Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

High-value HNW matters

Career development

International matters exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate in the UK, with 5+ PQE, to handle high-value disputes in a specialist Disputed Wills, Trusts & Estates team. Manchester or Leeds base with hybrid working and excellent progression opportunities.

The role offers exposure to complex national and international matters, managing a varied caseload with limited supervision and advising on will validity, trusts, and probate administration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters.
• Advise on will validity, 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.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and court hearings.
• Contribute to business development and profile-raising activity.

Skills

5+ PQE

Contentious probate

Client-focused

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate in the UK, with 5+ PQE, to handle high-value disputes in a specialist Disputed Wills, Trusts & Estates team. Manchester or Leeds base with hybrid working and excellent progression opportunities.

The role offers exposure to complex national and international matters, managing a varied caseload with limited supervision and advising on will validity, trusts, and probate administration.