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Contentious Probate Solicitor | 2-5 PQE | London Bridge | Hybrid Working
Are you a Contentious Probate Solicitor looking to join a highly regarded team known for handling complex, high-value inheritance and trust disputes?
A leading London firm is seeking a talented contentious probate solicitor to join its specialist Contentious Probate team. Working alongside recognised experts in the field, you will advise a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charities, professional trustees and vulnerable clients on a broad range of contentious probate, trust and estate disputes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Chambers and Legal 500 recognised team with a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working and genuine career progression. You'll gain exposure to challenging and often high-profile matters while benefiting from a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
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The successful candidate will have:
- 2-5 years' PQE in Contentious Probate or related litigation
- Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, estates and inheritance disputes
- Excellent advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills
- Experience managing matters independently from inception to resolution
- Outstanding client care skills and a sensitive approach to complex family dynamics
Desirable experience includes:
- ACTAPS membership or a desire to work towards accreditation
- Experience of mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
- Exposure to complex and high-value estate or trust disputes
- A keen interest in business development, networking and building professional relationships
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In return, the firm offers:
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Life cover
- Income protection
- Discretionary bonus
- Enhanced Christmas leave
- Pension
- A range of additional lifestyle benefits
If you are looking to develop your career within a genuinely people-focused firm that is a great place to work, please contact me as follows.
Alison Banks
alison@lrlegal.co.uk
0208 464 2506 (office hours)
0797 9952201 (out of office hours)
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