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Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor, Guildford
Client:
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location:
Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
0522b4b67a07
Job Views:
17
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor
Are you a Dispute Resolution Lawyer looking to join a Legal 500-ranked Private Wealth Dispute team?
This Top 100 practice fronted by industry-leading Partners is experiencing a surge of growth and is looking to recruit a 2-4 year PQE Private Wealth Dispute Solicitor into their Dispute Resolution team.
The firm
This top 100 practice punches well above their weight and is considered to be a leader in the Dispute Resolution practice. They house specialist property, commercial, and contentious trust and probate teams, all ranked in the legal 500. The quality of work this practice offers attracts lawyers from Top 10, silver circle firms, and partners who join this practice often stay for the duration of their legal careers. This firm boasts several offices in the South East, including a presence in London, creating a varied yet established client base for their fee-earners. Their clients range from retail, manufacturers, sports, international PLCs, and more. While their commitment to their long-standing national clients is unrivaled, they have exciting plans on the horizon for diversifying and growing their client base practice area wide.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Wealth Dispute Solicitor 2-4 years PQE to join a growing, legal 500-ranked team based in Guildford, Surrey.
In this role, you will be working alongside several highly experienced partners who are recognized in the legal 500 directories. This team is highly reputable and boasts an enviable client base that spans the entirety of the UK. Many of the partners in this department are STEP qualified / ACTAPS associated, giving them access to the highest level of work.
Examples of the caseload you will be handling include the following:
1. Advising trust companies
2. Acting on trustee disputes
3. Estate disputes where there is the issue of capacity
4. Court of protection related cases
5. Disputing will validity
6. Dealing with matters under the 1975 act
This department deals with a varied client base, including charities, HNW individuals, and SMEs. As this department is highly ranked, much of their work is referred through conflict of interest cases at the partner level. In this role, you will be encouraged to handle an HNW caseload coupled with developing your own brand and practice. You will be encouraged to build relationships, network, and build your own brand with the benefit of furthering your career.
Requirements
1. You will be a qualified Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE
2. You will have experience managing contentious probate matters
3. You will have worked at a reputable practice
4. You will enjoy business development and have the drive to assist in enhancing the firm's brand in Private Wealth Dispute
What's on offer?
1. An above-market rate salary coupled with an industry-leading benefits package
2. Access to industry-leading partners giving you unrivalled technical support to further your knowledge
3. Excellent Hybrid working policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Wealth Dispute Solicitor 2-4 years PQE to join a top-tier practice in Surrey.
Call now for a confidential conversation on 0203 865 2113 for immediate consideration.
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