Contentious Trust and Probate Senior Associate
Posted 12 days 11 hours ago by GerrardWhite
Rare opportunity for an experienced Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Chambers ranked law firm and lead the growth of its specialist contentious trusts and probate offering.
With offices in Sussex and London, the firm is recognised for combining exceptional technical expertise with a modern, client focused approach. Acting for individuals, trustees, charities, landed estates, family businesses, local authorities and private wealth clients, the firm offers a diverse and high quality caseload across the UK.
This is a key strategic appointment, offering genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility and a clear opportunity to shape and develop an important area of practice.
The Role- Manage a varied caseload of contentious trust, will and estate disputes
- Advise trustees, executors, private banks, charities and individuals
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediation and court proceedings
- Lead and develop the contentious trusts and probate practice
- Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
- Support business development and networking activities
- Work closely with colleagues across the Litigation and Private Client teams
- Extensive experience within contentious trusts and probate
- Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- A proactive approach to business development
- The ability to work collaboratively while leading and developing a specialist practice area
STEP and/or ACTAPS qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits- A Senior Associate or Partner level opportunity
- High quality and complex contentious trusts and probate work
- Access to both South East and London based clients
- A collaborative and supportive culture
- Private medical insurance
- Group income protection
- Medical cash plan
- Virtual GP services
- Wellbeing support and social events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities