Solicitor

Arevna Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arevna Limited in North West London is seeking a versatile Litigation & Private Client Solicitor with 2–6+ years PQE to join their collaborative team. The role offers a distinctive mix across commercial/civil litigation, contentious probate, and core private client matters, with direct client contact and high file autonomy.

You will benefit from a hybrid working structure, strong support from partners, and the chance to develop within a reputable multi-service firm that values practical dispute

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years PQE.
• Experience in civil litigation with exposure to estates/trusts.
• Ability to draft pleadings, statements, Part 36 offers.
• Strong client care and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious probate and trust disputes.
• Advise on Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims.
• Draft wills, LPAs, estate administration, and probate applications.
• Advise individuals and family business owners on succession planning.
• Represent clients in settlements and negotiations.

Skills

Pleadings

Witness statements

Part 36

Settlement negotiations

Contentious probate

Trust disputes

Private client files

Education

Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ PQE

Job description

Location: North West London (Hybrid Working)

The Opportunity:

Are you a litigator who enjoys contentious chancery work, or a private client lawyer with a strong disputes background looking for a diverse, high-impact caseload?

An established and highly regarded multi-service legal practice based in North West London is seeking a versatile Litigation & Private Client Solicitor (2–6+ years PQE) to join their collaborative team.

This is a distinctive role offering genuine variety across commercial/civil litigation, contentious probate, and core private client matters. You will enjoy direct client contact, high levels of file autonomy, and a supportive environment where your litigation experience directly complements the firm's private wealth practice.

The Caseload:

You will handle a balanced and engaging caseload including:

• Contentious Probate & Trust Disputes:
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• Will validity challenges (undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, fraudulent calumny)
• Executor, trustee, and beneficiary disputes / removal applications
• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Property and land disputes (including cohabitee/TOLATA claims and boundary issues)
• Debt recovery, insolvency applications, and civil enforcement proceedings
• Private Client (Non-Contentious):
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Estate administration and probate applications
• Advising individuals and family business owners on succession planning

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualification: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years’ PQE (strong candidates with broader or more senior experience are also encouraged to apply).
• Technical Breadth: Demonstrable experience in civil litigation (Civil Procedure Rules / CPR) with exposure to contentious estates/trusts, alongside confidence handling traditional private client files.
• Dispute Skills: Comfortable drafting pleadings, witness statements, Part 36 offers, and pre-action correspondence, as well as conducting settlement negotiations/mediations.
• Client Care: Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of balancing the commercial assertiveness needed in court with the empathy required for sensitive family and inheritance disputes.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Rewarding basic salary benchmarked to experience, plus a performance-based bonus scheme.
• Modern Flexibility: Supportive hybrid working structure (office & remote blend).
• Autonomy & Progression: A clear route for professional growth with direct access to partners and minimal bureaucratic friction.
• Culture: A collegiate, friendly, and close-knit firm culture with excellent local reputation and steady internal client referrals.