Proper Recruitment
Private Client Solicitor
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⚖️ Role: Private Client Solicitor (Contentious Trusts & Probate)
đź“Ť Location: Central London
💼 Tenure: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Hybrid
đź’° Salary: Circa ÂŁ80k
Proper Recruitment are working with a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm in Central London who are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor specialising in Contentious Trusts & Probate.
This role will involve overseeing a specialist team while managing a high-quality caseload of complex estate and trust disputes. The team is well known for its technical excellence, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes
- Handling will challenges (capacity, undue influence)
- Advising on executor and trustee disputes, breach of duty and maladministration
- Managing Inheritance Act and proprietary estoppel claims
- Overseeing and mentoring solicitors, trainees and paralegals
- Supporting team development and maintaining high client service standards
- Building strong client relationships and managing expectations
- Contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal policies
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Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE specialising in Contentious Probate
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Confident handling complex disputes autonomously
- Excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills
- Commercially minded with an interest in practice development
- Strong organisational, communication and multitasking abilities
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Experience & Qualifications:
- 2:1 or 1st class degree
- Experience supervising junior solicitors and/or paralegals
- Strong technical expertise in estate and trust disputes
- Ability to manage a busy and time-sensitive caseload
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Target-based bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits package
- Career development within a Legal 500 recognised firm
- Supportive and forward-thinking team culture
If you’re a motivated Private Client Solicitor looking for the next step in your career with a leading London firm, we’d love to hear from you.
Any enquiries can also be directed to info@proper-recruitment.com or by phone – 0208 057 4047
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