Contentious Probate Solicitor

Contentious Probate Solicitor

Reading, Berkshire | Hybrid Working

£60,000 – £75,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Join a Leading Regional Law Firm's Growing Contentious Probate Team

Our client is seeking an ambitious Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Private Wealth Disputes team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to handle a high-quality caseload of complex inheritance and trust disputes while benefiting from genuine career progression, hybrid working and a supportive team environment.

This role is ideal for a solicitor looking to specialise further in contentious probate, inheritance disputes, trust litigation and will disputes, working alongside recognised experts on behalf of high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, charities and trustees.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters including:

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• Inheritance Act 1975 claims
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• Will validity disputes
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• Proprietary estoppel claims
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• Executor and trustee disputes
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• Beneficiary disputes
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• Trust litigation
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• Estate administration disputes
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• Court of Protection-related disputes where appropriate
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• Mediation, ADR and High Court litigation
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You will have regular client contact, represent clients throughout the litigation process and play an active role in developing long-term client relationships.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

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• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE
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• Strong experience in Contentious Probate, Trusts Litigation or Commercial Litigation with significant probate work
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• Experience advising on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
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• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
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• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
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• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Private Wealth Disputes
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Salary & Benefits

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• £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
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• Performance-related bonus
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• Hybrid and flexible working
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• Private healthcare
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• Generous pension scheme
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• Enhanced annual leave
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• Life assurance
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• Ongoing training and professional development
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• Clear career progression within a growing specialist team
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• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment
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Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established regional law firm with an excellent reputation for Contentious Probate work. You'll work alongside experienced specialists on complex, high-value disputes while enjoying excellent career prospects, high-quality work and genuine work-life balance.

Apply today or contact us in confidence to discuss this Contentious Probate Solicitor, Private Wealth Disputes Solicitor or Trust Litigation Solicitor opportunity in Reading.

Apply now or contact Gayle Woolf for a confidential discussion.

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