William James Recruitment
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Contentious Probate Senior Associate/Principal Associate – Manchester or Leeds – 5+ PQE up to £90,000 plus bonus
A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its established and specialist Disputed Wills, Trusts & Estates team.
This Contentious Probate Solicitor opportunity offers high-quality HNW work, exposure to complex and high-value disputes and the opportunity to develop your career within a well-established national practice.
The Role
- Manage a varied caseload of contentious trusts and estates matters
- Advise on will validity claims, trust disputes and estate administration disputes
- Handle Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel and professional negligence matters
- Deal with disputes involving trustees, executors and beneficiaries
- Work on complex and high-value matters, including multi-jurisdictional disputes
- Manage your own caseload with limited supervision
- Work closely with experienced Partners on technical matters
- Attend client meetings, conferences and court hearings
- Contribute to business development and profile-raising activity
- Support more junior members of the team where appropriate
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The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in contentious probate / contentious trusts and estates
- Ideally working exclusively within contentious probate
- Extensive litigation experience with strong technical ability
- Experience handling complex and high-value disputes
- Commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach
- Comfortable dealing with emotionally sensitive and complex matters
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ambitious with a genuine interest in developing within contentious probate
The Benefits and How to Apply
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist team
- High-quality HNW and UHNW contentious probate work
- Exposure to complex and high-value national and international matters
- Strong national platform and support network
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Contact: Robert Holland, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 07951 097 638
- Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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