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Contentious Probate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited
Reading Full-time GBP 55,000 – 75,000
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Contentious Probate Solicitor

Career-Defining Opportunity

Location: Reading
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + Benefits + Bonus
Growing Regional Law Firm

High-Value Caseload

Flexible Working Available

Are you a Contentious Probate Solicitor (5+ years PQE) looking to take the next step in your career? Join a highly respected regional law firm with an expanding Contentious Probate team handling high-value disputes for a broad client base, including both medium and high-net-worth individuals.

The Role:

As a Contentious Probate Solicitor, you will:
Handle a varied caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters, including:

  • Inheritance Act claims

  • Will disputes and challenges

  • Executor, beneficiary and trustee disputes

  • Trust litigation

Assist the Partner with complex, high-value cases
Represent clients in court proceedings, mediation and settlement negotiations
Collaborate closely with an experienced team, offering expert legal support

About You:

4+ years PQE in Contentious Probate or Litigation with probate elements
Strong understanding of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and dispute resolution skills
Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced environment
A client-focused approach with excellent communication skills

What’s On Offer?

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Flexible working options (hybrid available)
Clear career progression in a growing team
Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, private healthcare and more
A supportive and collaborative culture in a firm that values work-life balance

If you are a Contentious Probate Solicitor looking to work on high-profile cases and take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply now or contact Gayle Woolf for a confidential discussion.

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