Contentious Probate 4 PQE

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Contentious Probate Solicitor 3 + Years PQE Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor with at least five years' post-qualification experience to join their established and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to manage a varied and interesting caseload of contentious probate, inheritance and trust disputes, providing high-quality legal advice and building strong client relationships. The Role You will manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution, working with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support of an experienced legal secretary and wider administrative team. Your work will include: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, acting for both claimants and defendants. Probate disputes involving allegations of forgery, testamentary capacity and undue influence. Disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of trust documents. Matters involving allegations of fraud. Acting for executors in a neutral capacity. Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims. Drafting settlement agreements. Managing contentious and related non-contentious probate matters. About You You will ideally have: At least three years' post-qualification experience in contentious probate or a closely related area. Admission to the Roll of Solicitors and a current, unrestricted practising certificate. Strong technical knowledge and experience managing complex legal matters independently. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. A commitment to delivering exceptional client care and maintaining the highest professional standards. A commercially minded approach, with an understanding of billing, time recording and fee targets. An interest in business development, networking and helping to grow the department. The Opportunity A varied and interesting caseload. A high degree of autonomy and responsibility. Dedicated legal secretarial and administrative support. Flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home. A collaborative, team-focused office environment. The opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department. Interested? If you are an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor considering your next career move, our client would love to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply today. #Hiring #ContentiousProbate #SolicitorJobs #LegalCareers #ProbateSolicitor #LegalRecruitment GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at TPBN1_UKTJ