Solicitor - Private Client Contentious Probate

TN United Kingdom; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional law firm seeks a motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a dynamic team in Bromley. This exciting role offers the chance to work with high-net-worth individuals, handling complex disputes involving wills and estates. The firm values professional growth and offers a supportive environment with a mature hybrid working model. Enjoy a balanced work culture, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits, including a profit share scheme and private medical insurance. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional legal services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Profit Share Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Long Service Awards

Birthday Off

Enhanced Family Leave

Death in Service Insurance

Volunteer Sabbatical

Legal Fees Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in contentious probate matters.
• In-depth knowledge of wills and inheritance law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of probate disputes.
• Represent clients in sensitive legal matters.

Skills

Contentious Probate

Legal Frameworks

Complex Litigation

Communication Skills

Client-Focused Approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Judge & Priestley LLP

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28.04.2025

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Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

Expert -We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.

Professional- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.

Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.

Are you a talented and ambitious solicitor with a passion for contentious probate work? Are you seeking a new challenge in a dynamic, diverse and supportive environment? Then read on!

We are a leading top 200 law firm in London and Kent known for providing exceptional legal services to private clients. Our private client team is ranked in Legal 500 and committed to delivering top-quality, personalised legal advice across a wide range of sectors. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Our dynamic, well-established and friendly Private Client Team is looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly skilled individual to assist them in offering exceptional legal services to their clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, handling complex and challenging disputes involving wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance.

*We have a mature hybrid working model here at J&P, with a focus on a healthy work/life balance. This role can also be based in our Blackheath, Sidcup or Beckenham offices. *

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of probate disputes, including challenges to wills, inheritance claims, trust disputes, and contentious estate administration. You will have the opportunity to take on significant client-facing responsibilities, representing clients in sensitive and high-stakes legal matters, while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing, dynamic department, handling high-profile and complex probate disputes. You will work closely with both high-net-worth individuals and families, providing expert legal advice and representation on a wide range of contentious matters.

*Please see attached job description for further details.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven solicitor to join a reputable private client team that values professional growth, client service, and a balanced work culture.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with a min 2 years PQE in contentious probate matters.
• You must have an in-depth knowledge of the legal frameworks governing wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance, including the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• You will have proven experience in handling contentious probate matters and complex litigation.
• You must have strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to clients.
• You will be client-focused with a strategic, solutions-driven approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You must be a qualified solicitor with experience in contentious probate matters or a related area of law.

Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus

Profit Share Scheme

We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.

You’ll have access to private medical insurance.

You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.

Pension

All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.

Generous & Flexible Annual leave

We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up top 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.

Long Service Awards

We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.

Birthday off

If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

We include family friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Death in Service Insurance

All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.

Volunteer Sabbatical

We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.

This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.

Legal Fees

After one years’ service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.

Recruitment Incentive

We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.

Season Ticket Loan

After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.

We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.

At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice.