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JMC Legal Recruitment
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Posted:
27.05.2025
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11.07.2025
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Job Description:
Contentious Probate Solicitor
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This firm has a rich history with a strong presence in the South East, and has been highlighted for the quality of its client service in the legal rankings. They are now looking to appoint a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join their Legal 500 ranked team based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
The firm has received commendations at the British Wills & Probate Awards and the Probate Industry Awards.
About the firm:
* This year, they have retained Tier 1 rankings in multiple practice areas with many lawyers recognized as leading individuals in the directories.
* The firm has been operating for nearly 500 years, reflecting its quality, commitment, and family-oriented culture.
* They are a prominent and trusted firm for individuals and businesses in the South East and beyond, making it an excellent place to consider joining.
* The team includes specialist private client litigators, highly ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth. The firm has received accolades at the British Wills & Probate Awards and the Probate Industry Awards. All team members are individually recognized in prestigious directories.
Your role will involve handling a variety of trusts and estate litigation cases, including:
* Will disputes and testamentary document interpretation
* Claims against executors, including removal and replacement
* Disputes between executors and administration applications
* Inheritance Act claims
* Trust document variation and annulment
* Claims against trustees for breach of fiduciary duty
* Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims
* Professional negligence in private client work
Requirements:
* Experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive, likely NQ-2 years PQE, or a broad litigator with experience in wills, trusts, and estates disputes and a passion for this area
* Outstanding technical knowledge, likely gained in a similar environment
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience with multi-jurisdictional estates/trusts and contentious Court of Protection cases is advantageous. Non-contentious private client experience would also be beneficial.
What's on offer:
* Long-term career prospects in a supportive, relaxed working environment, with hybrid and flexible working options
* Opportunity to learn from L500 and Chambers ranked lawyers
* Highly competitive salary/package aligned with a leading law firm
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