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.
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Solicitor employer: Arevna Limited
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