Senior Contentious Trusts & Estates Leader

JMC Legal Recruitment; Dorking; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Contentious Trusts & Estates Solicitor for a Surrey-based role. You will lead a specialist practice handling high‑value disputes for HNW clients, advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries, and developing the team's reputation.

You will own complex matters from instruction to resolution, work closely with Private Client colleagues, and play a pivotal role in managing and growing the practice, with opportunities for client development and leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contentious trusts and probate disputes.
• Proven expertise in Inheritance Act claims and complex probate matters.
• Excellent litigation, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive disputes with commercial awareness and client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Handle Inheritance Act claims, executor and trustee disputes, and rectification issues.
• Lead negotiations, mediation and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with Private Client team to deliver joined-up advice.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Contentious trusts

Probate disputes

Litigation & advocacy

Client relationship management

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Contentious Trusts & Estates Solicitor for a Surrey-based role. You will lead a specialist practice handling high‑value disputes for HNW clients, advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries, and developing the team's reputation.

You will own complex matters from instruction to resolution, work closely with Private Client colleagues, and play a pivotal role in managing and growing the practice, with opportunities for client development and leadership.