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Contentious Probate Senior Associate
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Contentious Probate Senior Associate | 4+ PQE | Manchester
When a will is challenged on grounds of capacity, when a sibling alleges undue influence, or when an estate administration breaks down into acrimony, the lawyer in the middle of it needs to be more than technically sharp. They need to lead. This specialist Manchester practice is looking for a Senior Associate who can take ownership of the firm's most complex and sensitive disputes, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key role in shaping the next phase of the firm's growth.
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The opportunity
You will work directly alongside the head of department, taking the lead on the firm's most demanding matters. You will supervise and develop junior fee earners, set the tone on case strategy, and be a visible presence in the Manchester market. Business development will be part of your remit, not as an afterthought, but as a core part of building your own profile and the firm's reputation.
The work
You will manage a caseload weighted towards the complex and the high-value. Your matters will include:
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- Will validity challenges, including capacity and undue influence
- Inheritance Act 1975 claims involving substantial estates
- Contentious trust disputes and equitable estoppel claims
- Administration disputes, including executor removal and breach of fiduciary duty
- Financial abuse investigations and lifetime gift challenges
About you
You are a qualified solicitor with significant experience in contentious probate and inheritance disputes.
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