Contentious Trusts and Probate Partner

Overview

In this role you will lead the Sussex Contentious Trusts & Probate team, guiding experienced lawyers on high-value will challenges, trust disputes and complex probate matters. You will shape the practice’s growth and regional presence, while mentors others and manages key client relationships. You will work in a modern, collaborative firm culture that values quality over volume and offers a clear route to partnership. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a respected Legal 500 practice by delivering top-tier contentious private client work.

Pay / Benefits

• salary up to 100,000
• clear route to partnership
• leadership of a high-performing team
• hands-on, high-quality work
• flexible, modern, supportive culture
• structured, sustainable environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of experienced lawyers
• Oversee high-value will challenges, trust disputes and probate matters
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development
• Provide hands-on, high-quality work and mentorship
• Drive growth and reputation of the practice in the South Coast
• Position the firm for partnership prospects for the right candidate

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in trusts, probate, and estate litigation
• Experience supervising and developing a small team
• Commercially aware, client-facing and confident
• Ownership mindset with readiness to lead a practice within a respected firm

• commerciality
• personability
• client-facing confidence
• trusts
• probate
• estate litigation

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