Senior Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor - Hybrid

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance & income protection

Contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Trust & Probate Senior Associate for their London West End office. The role focuses on high-value probate and trust disputes, offering exposure to diverse, international matters and a clear path toward partnership.

You will handle complex litigation, including will challenges and 1975 Act claims, while benefiting from a hybrid working model and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Contentious Probate
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts and estate disputes
• Confident in drafting, negotiation and case management
• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to complex family dynamics
• Organised, proactive and committed to high ethical standards
• ACTAPS membership (or intention) and mediation experience desirable
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance & income protection
• Contributory pension
• Discretionary bonus

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of probate and trust disputes, including will challenges
• Handle 1975 Act claims and executor, trustee and beneficiary disputes
• Address issues arising from trust administration and independent appointments

Skills

Will challenges

1975 Act claims

Executor, trustee and beneficiaryDis

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Trust & Probate Senior Associate for their London West End office. The role focuses on high-value probate and trust disputes, offering exposure to diverse, international matters and a clear path toward partnership.

You will handle complex litigation, including will challenges and 1975 Act claims, while benefiting from a hybrid working model and supportive team culture.