Contentious Probate Legal Director / Partner

Overview

As a senior contentious probate specialist, you will lead and shape the firm’s contentious trusts and estates offering in the Thames Valley, based in Reading or Oxford. You will bridge litigation and private client teams to deliver strategic advice across challenges to wills, trusts, and estate disputes. The role accommodates Legal Director, Senior Associate stepping up, or Partner-level candidates with the right fit, offering a visible platform to grow the practice. You will work in a collegiate, high-quality environment with clear progression, contributing to departmental development and regional expansion. This is a chance to impact the firm’s private client litigation strategy and client

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full spectrum of contentious probate matters
• Handle challenges to wills and trusts
• Manage claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act
• Oversee disputes involving executors, trustees, and beneficiaries
• Address capacity and undue influence issues
• Resolve estate administration disputes

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE in contentious probate or equivalent senior experience
• Ability to lead and develop a practice area
• Strong strategic and cultural fit with the firm

• leadership
• strategic thinking
• collegial collaboration
• contentious probate
• wills and trusts disputes
• capacity and undue influence

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