Contentious Probate Solicitor - #2161524

Contentious Probate Solicitor – Birmingham

A leading national legal practice is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join its highly regarded contentious probate team in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value disputes for private clients across the UK, with plenty of scope to develop your expertise and take on meaningful work.

The Role

As a Contentious Probate Solicitor Associate or Senior Associate level you will join handling a varied caseload covering areas such as:

• Inheritance Act claims
• Will and probate disputes
• Trust disputes
• Estate administration issues
• Court of Protection matters
• Complex contentious private client cases

You’ll work closely with experienced specialists while managing your own matters and building strong client relationships.

About you

You’ll be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales with solid experience in contentious probate, trusts and estate disputes.

You should also have:

• Strong case management and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A practical, client-focused approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative and proactive mindset

Experience with high-net-worth clients, international matters, business assets or professional networks such as ACTAPS or STEP would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• 25–28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Annual pay and bonus reviews where applicable
• Private health and Digital GP support
• Competitive pension
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits
• A strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and professional development

Why Join?

You’ll become part of an established national private client disputes team handling sophisticated and high-quality work, within an environment focused on collaboration, inclusion and long-term career development.

Flexible working arrangements are available where appropriate, depending on client and business needs.

Apply

If you’re an experienced contentious probate or private client disputes lawyer in Birmingham looking for your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a respected team and broaden your expertise. Please contact Rebecca Healey or apply online for more information.

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