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Contentious Probate Solicitor, Associate
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WC1A, Tottenham Court Road, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Contentious Probate Solicitor / Associate
Location: London
Working Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
A leading Wills, Trusts, and Estate Disputes team is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor / Associate to handle a high-quality caseload of complex, sensitive, and often high-value estate and trust disputes. This role is ideal for an ambitious litigator looking to develop within a specialist team offering excellent work, genuine collaboration, and professional growth.
About the Role
The successful candidate will manage a broad range of contentious probate and trust matters, working closely with colleagues and external professionals. The work involves high-value estates, complex family dynamics, technical legal challenges, and clients who require both strategic guidance and empathetic support.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes, including:
* Challenges to the validity of wills and lifetime gifts
* Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
* Disputes between executors, trustees, and beneficiaries
* Applications relating to the removal or substitution of personal representatives or trustees
* Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents
* Conducting mediations and handling settlement negotiations
* Liaising with counsel, experts, and other professionals
* Providing clear, empathetic, and strategic advice to clients
* Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
* Identifying opportunities for internal referrals across private client and dispute resolution teams
About You
* 5+ years PQE with strong litigation experience, ideally within contentious probate or trust disputes
* ACTAPS membership (or working towards it) is highly desirable
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical ability and sound judgment
* High level of client care and the ability to manage emotionally sensitive matters
* Confident in running files from instruction through to resolution
* Comfortable contributing to business development and relationship-building
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Supportive, collegiate team culture
* Exposure to high-quality, complex matters
* Opportunities for professional development and progressionBefore You Apply
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