Contentious Probate Solicitor – Cardiff – 0-4 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will manage a busy caseload of contentious probate matters within a large, supportive team, advising on will, trust and estate disputes and related claims. You will contribute to business development and share knowledge across the team, while maintaining excellent client care. This is a high-value, varied practice with exposure to complex cases and opportunities to progress within a nationally recognized department. You’ll work in Cardiff to support clients and shape outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of contentious probate matters
• Advise clients on will, trust and estate disputes
• Handle Inheritance Act claims and challenges to will validity
• Assist with breach of trust matters and executor/trustee removal applications
• Work collaboratively within a large, supportive team
• Contribute to business development internally and externally
• Share knowledge and best practice across the team
• Progress matters efficiently while maintaining excellent client care

Key requirements

• 0-4 years’ PQE
• Experience in contentious probate
• Strong technical ability and drafting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong IT proficiency
• Commercial awareness
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

• collaborative mindset
• strong client-relations
• effective communication
• attention to detail
• drafting skills
• IT proficiency

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