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Contentious Probate Solicitor

£65k - £75k per annum
Full-time
Contentious Probate Solicitor, 0–4 PQE – Cardiff – Top Ranked National Law Firm

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a talented Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its highly regarded and expanding team in Cardiff. Recognised nationally for its expertise in contentious trusts and probate work, this is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to build their career within one of the UK's strongest specialist teams.

THE ROLE:

You will join a busy and collaborative team handling a wide range of contentious probate matters for a diverse client base. Working alongside recognised specialists, you will gain exposure to high-quality work, including complex and high-value disputes, while benefiting from excellent mentoring and structured career development.

Your caseload will include:

Inheritance Act claims.
Challenges to the validity of wills.
Trust and estate disputes.
Breach of trust claims.
Applications involving the removal of executors and trustees.
Advising clients on a broad range of contentious private wealth disputes.

You will be encouraged to take ownership of your own matters, build strong client relationships and play an active role in business development initiatives as your career progresses.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with up to four years' PQE, including candidates who have gained contentious probate experience during their training contract.

You will possess:

Experience handling contentious probate matters.
Strong drafting and technical legal skills.
The confidence to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
Excellent client care and communication skills.
A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.
The ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team.

THE FIRM:

This award-winning national practice has an outstanding reputation within private client litigation and continues to attract complex, high-value instructions from individuals, families and professional clients across the UK. The firm is committed to investing in its people, offering first-class training, genuine career progression and a supportive culture where lawyers are encouraged to develop specialist expertise.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're looking to develop your contentious probate career with one of the UK's leading specialist teams, we'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence. Get in touch today for further information or to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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