Solicitor - Will, Trust & Estate Disputes

Henderson Scott; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm as a Solicitor in their Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers a flexible hybrid working policy with a focus on career development and training. You'll handle complex estate disputes while working within a supportive, highly collaborative team environment, and gain exposure to a high-demand area of law.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Supportive culture and genuine work-life balance

Training and career development support

Mentorship access

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon-to-qualify Solicitor with interest in contentious wills, trusts, and estates.
• Technically sharp, proactive, and confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting large, high-profile estate and trust disputes.
• Leading smaller matters with supervision.
• Involvement in contentious Court of Protection work.

Skills

Private client

Wills and probate

Contentious wills, trusts, and estates

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Salary depending upon experience

I am working with a highly respected, award-winning law firm that's looking to add an ambitious Solicitor to its growing Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build their contentious private client expertise in a firm that offers complex, high-quality work without the need to be London-based.

Why this role stands out:

• You'll be joining a team that regularly handles the kind of challenging and high-value disputes you'd expect to see in leading London and national firms.
• The firm is growing-and fast. You'll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team with a clear vision and ambitious plans.
• There's a strong focus on training and career development, including support towards ACTAPS membership, and access to experienced mentors who are genuinely invested in your success.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the team on large, high-profile estate and trust disputes
• Taking the lead on smaller matters, with supervision and guidance as needed
• Getting involved in emerging areas like contentious Court of Protection work, including financial abuse and attorney disputes
• Collaborating with the Trust & Tax Management and Independent Estate Administration teams as the practice continues to expand

What they're looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor (or soon to qualify) with a clear interest in contentious wills, trusts, and estates
• Someone who's technically sharp, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to get involved in business development

What's on offer:

• A flexible, hybrid working policy
• A firm with a supportive culture and genuine work-life balance
• The chance to develop your career in a niche, high-demand area of law
• Clear career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing department

Interested?

Send your CV to Tanya Brown for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Solicitor - Will, Trust & Estate Disputes
Tunbridge Wells

Salary depending upon experience

I am working with a highly respected, award-winning law firm that's looking to add an ambitious Solicitor to its growing Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build their contentious private client expertise in a firm that offers complex, high-quality work without the need to be London-based.

Why this role stands out:

• You'll be joining a team that regularly handles the kind of challenging and high-value disputes you'd expect to see in leading London and national firms.
• The firm is growing-and fast. You'll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team with a clear vision and ambitious plans.
• There's a strong focus on training and career development, including support towards ACTAPS membership, and access to experienced mentors who are genuinely invested in your success.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the team on large, high-profile estate and trust disputes
• Taking the lead on smaller matters, with supervision and guidance as needed
• Getting involved in emerging areas like contentious Court of Protection work, including financial abuse and attorney disputes
• Collaborating with the Trust & Tax Management and Independent Estate Administration teams as the practice continues to expand

What they're looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor (or soon to qualify) with a clear interest in contentious wills, trusts, and estates
• Someone who's technically sharp, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to get involved in business development

What's on offer:

• A flexible, hybrid working policy
• A firm with a supportive culture and genuine work-life balance
• The chance to develop your career in a niche, high-demand area of law
• Clear career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing department

Interested?

Send your CV to Tanya Brown for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Desired Skills and Experience

private client, Wills and probate, probate, Solicitor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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