Solicitor – Contentious Probate – Bristol – Hybrid

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes, advising on claims and challenges while supporting business development. You will work within a respected private wealth disputes team known for high-quality, complex matters, including cross-border elements. You’ll build strong client relationships and contribute to the team’s growth in a collaborative, progressive environment that values initiative and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• career progression opportunities
• supportive team environment
• opportunities to work with renowned specialists

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes
• Advise on Inheritance Act claims, will validity challenges and proprietary estoppel
• Handle executor, trustee and Court of Protection disputes
• Build and maintain client and referrer relationships
• Support business development and raise the practice profile

Key requirements

• Strong litigation experience
• Interest in private wealth disputes
• Experience handling cross-border matters (advantageous)
• Ability to work with individuals, families, executors, trustees and beneficiaries

• client relationship management
• business development
• team collaboration
• contentious probate
• trust disputes
• Inheritance Act claims

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