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About the Role
Role: Private Client Solicitor (Contentious Trusts & Probate)
Location: Central London
Tenure: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Hybrid
Salary: Circa £80k
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
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
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.
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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application now by filling out the form below. We’re excited to hear from you, don’t miss this opportunity to join a fantastic team and make a difference!