Trust and Estate Litigation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Contentious Trusts & Probate lawyer to join our award-winning Dispute Resolution department. As a key member of the team, you will handle a complex caseload of trust and probate matters, working closely with the Head of Department on business development opportunities.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Legal 500 law firm and work on high-value and complex cases. The role involves advising clients on contentious trusts and probate matters, including defending claims by beneficiaries and Power of Attorney disputes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of trust and probate cases from inception to resolution
  • Develop and grow the department through effective networking and lead generation
  • Work closely with the Head of Department on business development opportunities
  • Handle a full range of contentious trust and probate matters, including advising on the removal of executors and trustees

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 1-5 years post-qualification experience as a Contentious Trusts & Probate lawyer
  • A strong technical ability, commercial acumen, and passion for business development
  • Membership of STEP or ACTAPS would be highly advantageous
  • Demonstrated success in high-value and complex cases

Benefits and Salary

We offer a competitive basic salary of up to £70,000 per annum, plus a superb working environment, achievable bonus scheme, generous company pension, and full benefits package.



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