At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and lead contentious trust and probate cases, advising clients and representing them in court.
- Company: Highly regarded law firm with a modern, client-focused approach.
- Benefits: Senior Associate or Partner level role with private medical insurance and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with access to diverse clients across the UK.
- Why this job: Shape and develop a key practice area while working on high-quality, complex cases.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in contentious trusts and probate with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Rare opportunity for an experienced Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Chambers ranked law firm and lead the growth of its specialist contentious trusts and probate offering. With offices in Sussex and London, the firm is recognised for combining exceptional technical expertise with a modern, client focused approach. Acting for individuals, trustees, charities, landed estates, family businesses, local authorities and private wealth clients, the firm offers a diverse and high quality caseload across the UK.
This is a key strategic appointment, offering genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility and a clear opportunity to shape and develop an important area of practice.
The Role- Manage a varied caseload of contentious trust, will and estate disputes
- Advise trustees, executors, private banks, charities and individuals
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediation and court proceedings
- Lead and develop the contentious trusts and probate practice
- Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
- Support business development and networking activities
- Work closely with colleagues across the Litigation and Private Client teams
- Extensive experience within contentious trusts and probate
- Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- A proactive approach to business development
- The ability to work collaboratively while leading and developing a specialist practice area
- STEP and/or ACTAPS qualifications would be advantageous.
- A Senior Associate or Partner level opportunity
- High quality and complex contentious trusts and probate work
- Access to both South East and London based clients
- A collaborative and supportive culture
- Private medical insurance
- Group income protection
- Medical cash plan
- Virtual GP services
- Wellbeing support and social events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Contentious Trust and Probate Senior Associate employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a prestigious law firm that values its employees through a collaborative and supportive culture, offering a unique opportunity for a Contentious Trust and Probate Senior Associate to lead and shape a vital practice area. With access to high-quality, complex cases and clients across Sussex and London, the firm prioritises professional development and wellbeing, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path for its team members.
