Contentious Trusts and Probate Partner (remote/hybrid)

Overview

You will lead a small, high-calibre contentious trusts & probate team from a remote setting, handling high-value will disputes, trust matters, and probate litigation. You’ll shape the practice’s direction, mentor lawyers, and deepen client relationships for a nationally recognised firm with Legal 500 pedigree. The role offers genuine autonomy, flexible working, and a clear path to partnership, with Brighton visits to align strategy and culture.

Pay / Benefits

• remote-first working
• leadership of a high-performing team
• clear route to partnership
• flexible schedule
• autonomy to shape practice
• modern, supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of contentious private client lawyers (remote with structured office time)
• Manage complex, high-value matters including will challenges and trust disputes
• Handle a substantial personal caseload of sophisticated contentious work
• Develop and deepen client relationships with commercial awareness
• Shape team strategy and growth as the practice’s senior leader
• Lead remotely with quarterly or bi-weekly Brighton office visits for strategy and meetings
• Oversee staff development and leave ownership of practice direction to senior leadership
• Support partnership culture and progression through effective mentorship and governance
• Utilise technology-enabled systems to manage remote leadership and client service

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in trusts, probate, and estate litigation
• ACTAPS or working towards is advantageous
• Experience supervising and developing a small team
• Commercially aware, personable, and confident with clients at all levels
• Ready to take ownership and lead a practice within a Legal 500 firm
• Willingness to relocate or reside within reasonable distance of Brighton for visits

• commercially minded
• personable
• confident with clients
• trusts and probate litigation
• estate disputes
• private client leadership

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