Job Description
Senior Associate Solicitor/Legal Director – Contentious Probate
Oxford
National Legal 100 Law Firm
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a busy and growing Dispute Resolution team at a leading national Legal 100 law firm based in Oxford.
The Role:
You’ll be joining a team with an excellent national reputation for handling high-value, complex contentious probate and trust disputes. You will work alongside an experienced Partner and manage a varied caseload that includes:
* Contentious trusts and probate
* Inheritance Act claims
* Property and boundary disputes
* Adverse possession claims
* Disputes over easements and restrictive covenants
This is a client-facing role offering exposure to high-quality work and clear opportunities for career progression, with scope to operate at a senior level and contribute strategically to the team’s growth.
About You:
* 5+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
* Strong experience in Contentious Probate (or general litigation with probate elements)
* Excellent technical ability with confidence managing complex cases independently
* Strong organisation, time management and client care skills
* A proactive and collaborative approach
What’s On Offer?
* Competitive, market-leading salary with a comprehensive benefits and bonus package
* High-quality caseload, including work for high-net-worth clients
* Opportunity to work closely with a Partner and play a key role in team growth
* Genuine long-term career development within a supportive, professional and nationally recognised firm, with progression to Legal Director level
Interested? If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a top-tier national firm, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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