Join a market-leading contentious private wealth disputes team handling high-value and multi-jurisdictional matters in the wills, trusts and probate sphere. The team is nationally recognised for its specialist expertise in contentious trusts and estate litigation.

The role is a hands-on senior solicitor position working across contentious probate matters including will validity challenges, trust disputes, Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel, professional negligence and contested estate administration. You will manage a varied caseload, attend court and client meetings, and work with counsel and other advisers.

This is a multi-office role with regular activity across regional offices (including Manchester, Newcastle and Leeds). The position offers supervisory responsibility for junior lawyers, opportunities for business development and alignment with other private client and corporate support teams.

Minimum 5 years PQE or equivalent specialising in contentious probate/ probate litigation
Proven litigation experience with technical ability handling will and trust disputes
Experience managing a personal caseload with limited supervision and supervising junior fee-earners
Ability to handle emotionally charged matters and to work to deadlines and targets
Willingness to pursue or hold ACTAPS accreditation and to engage in specialist sector events and business development
Strong legal research, drafting, communication, organisation and IT skills; client-focused and commercially aware

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