Job Description
Contentious Probate Solicitor – Salisbury
An award-winning, rapidly growing law firm is seeking a Solicitor with litigation experience to join its specialist Wills, Trusts & Probate Disputes Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly respected practitioners on complex and high-profile contentious probate matters, offering you the exposure to challenging work with excellent career development opportunities.
Key responsibilities.........
* Provide advice and representation on complex contentious matters, including:
o Will disputes and challenges to testamentary capacity
o Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 claims
o Proprietary estoppel claims
o Lifetime gift recovery claims
o Cross-border and international probate issues
* Work on cases involving private individuals and charitable organisations
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with external referrers and Counsel
Notable experience you gain exposure on:
* Acting for clients defending or pursuing claims under the Inheritance Act 1975
* Representing beneficiaries in proprietary estoppel claims involving family businesses or farms
* Challenging wills based on testamentary capacity or undue influence, including managing expert evidence
* Applying for the removal or substitution of executors to ensure proper estate administration
Your experience:
* Qualified Solicitor
* Minimum 2 years PQE, with litigation experience
* Demonstrable interest in contentious probate
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded, supportive team and work on some of the most interesting and high-profile probate disputes in the region.
To apply, pleasesubmit your application online or contact Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.
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