Solicitor – Contentious Wills, Trusts & Estates

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor specializing in contentious trusts and estates. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases involving high-net-worth individuals, charities, and institutions. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and collaborating with colleagues across offices. The firm is known for its supportive environment and commitment to professional development, making it an ideal place for an experienced solicitor looking to advance their career in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in contentious private client work.
• Experience in high-value estate, trust, and will disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle own caseload in estate, trust, and will disputes.
• Work with colleagues to support a diverse national client base.

Skills

Contentious Private Client Work

Estate Disputes

Trusts of Land

Will Validity Challenges

Inheritance Act Claims

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor – Contentious Trusts & Estates (Senior Associate), 5+ PQE – Birmingham

Join a nationally recognised team specialising in complex contentious wills, trusts, and estates work, advising HNW individuals, charities, and institutions. To apply or register your interest, please contact Cassie on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

Job Title:

Solicitor – Contentious Trusts & Estates (Senior Associate)

PQE:

5+ PQE

Location:

Birmingham

Salary:

Dependent on experience

The Role:

Are you an experienced solicitor ready to advance your career in estate, trust, and will disputes? A leading national law firm seeks a talented Senior Associate to join their Birmingham team. You will handle your own caseload, working closely with colleagues across offices and supporting a diverse national client base, including charities, high-net-worth individuals, private clients, educational institutions, and business owners.

The Candidate:

You should be a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE and proven experience in contentious private client work within a reputable City or regional practice. Extensive experience in estate, trust, and will disputes, including high-value cases such as will validity challenges, Inheritance Act claims, trusts of land, and statutory wills, is essential.

The Firm:

A top national law firm known for its forward-thinking approach and strong reputation in this area. You will receive support for your professional development while working on challenging, rewarding cases.

How to Apply:

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. For a confidential discussion, call us today.

eNL will never share your CV without your permission and aims to respond within 7 days. If you haven't heard back, your application was unsuccessful. Our PQE and salary guidelines are approximate.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.