The Role My client is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer to lead on high-value, sensitive, and often multi-jurisdictional estate disputes. This is a key hire within a growing team, offering genuine scope for progression and autonomy. You'll be advising high-net-worth individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on a wide range of contentious probate matters including: Challenges to the validity of wills Inheritance Act claims Executor/Trustee disputes Claims involving undue influence or lack of capacity Disputes over lifetime gifts and trusts The experience and skills you will be able to offer 7+ years' PQE with a strong track record in contentious probate STEP/ACTAPS membership or working towards it (desirable) Exceptional technical knowledge and commercial acumen Confident handling complex litigation and client relationships Proven ability to mentor and lead junior team members Why Join this Law firm A nationally recognised Private Client team with top tier rankings Clear partnership prospects and strategic influence within the team A supportive and collaborative working culture Flexible and hybrid working arrangements A commitment to your professional development To apply contact Penny on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
The Role My client is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer to lead on high-value, sensitive, and often multi-jurisdictional estate disputes. This is a key hire within a growing team, offering genuine scope for progression and autonomy. You'll be advising high-net-worth individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on a wide range of contentious probate matters including: Challenges to the validity of wills Inheritance Act claims Executor/Trustee disputes Claims involving undue influence or lack of capacity Disputes over lifetime gifts and trusts The experience and skills you will be able to offer 7+ years' PQE with a strong track record in contentious probate STEP/ACTAPS membership or working towards it (desirable) Exceptional technical knowledge and commercial acumen Confident handling complex litigation and client relationships Proven ability to mentor and lead junior team members Why Join this Law firm A nationally recognised Private Client team with top tier rankings Clear partnership prospects and strategic influence within the team A supportive and collaborative working culture Flexible and hybrid working arrangements A commitment to your professional development To apply contact Penny on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
NQ - 3 PQE Solicitor - Contentious Probate Hampshire - onsite to start with 50,000 - 60,000 + market leading bonus We are working with a highly regarded Legal 500, top tier firm , recognised nationally for its expertise in private wealth and dispute resolution. The firm is looking for a Solicitor to join its Contentious Probate team . This is a rare opportunity to launch your career with one of the UK's most respected firms. You will work alongside leading experts in contentious probate and trusts, gaining exposure to complex, high-value disputes including: Will challenges and Inheritance Act claims Contentious trusts and estates Executor and trustee disputes Multi-jurisdictional estate issues The successful candidate will benefit from direct client contact, excellent training, and a structured career pathway within a supportive and high-performing team. What could make you stand out? NQ - 3 years qualified Solicitor Completed a seat in litigation/private client, or contentious probate/trusts Strong academic background and technical skills Excellent communication and client-handling ability Ambitious, commercially aware, and committed to developing expertise in this specialist area What's on Offer The chance to join a top tier Legal 500 firm High-quality, complex and often high-profile work Clear career progression and first-class training A collaborative and inclusive culture Competitive salary and benefits package If you are a driven NQ looking to develop your career with a leading Legal 500 practice, please send your CV to Ashleigh Curtis or click apply. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
NQ - 3 PQE Solicitor - Contentious Probate Hampshire - onsite to start with 50,000 - 60,000 + market leading bonus We are working with a highly regarded Legal 500, top tier firm , recognised nationally for its expertise in private wealth and dispute resolution. The firm is looking for a Solicitor to join its Contentious Probate team . This is a rare opportunity to launch your career with one of the UK's most respected firms. You will work alongside leading experts in contentious probate and trusts, gaining exposure to complex, high-value disputes including: Will challenges and Inheritance Act claims Contentious trusts and estates Executor and trustee disputes Multi-jurisdictional estate issues The successful candidate will benefit from direct client contact, excellent training, and a structured career pathway within a supportive and high-performing team. What could make you stand out? NQ - 3 years qualified Solicitor Completed a seat in litigation/private client, or contentious probate/trusts Strong academic background and technical skills Excellent communication and client-handling ability Ambitious, commercially aware, and committed to developing expertise in this specialist area What's on Offer The chance to join a top tier Legal 500 firm High-quality, complex and often high-profile work Clear career progression and first-class training A collaborative and inclusive culture Competitive salary and benefits package If you are a driven NQ looking to develop your career with a leading Legal 500 practice, please send your CV to Ashleigh Curtis or click apply. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
