Contentious Trusts & Probate

An established and well-respected Legal 500 firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Partner to join its Contentious Trusts & Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Lawyer looking to play a key role in a growing disputes practice with strong regional and national recognition. The successful candidate will handle a varied and high-quality caseload of private client disputes, acting for individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries. At Partner level, there is scope to contribute to strategic growth, business development, and team leadership. Senior Associates will be given a clear pathway to progression and increased responsibility. The team is recognised for its technical expertise in complex estate and trust disputes, alongside a strong reputation for client care. The firm places significant emphasis on clear communication, tailored legal strategies, and achieving pragmatic, successful outcomes for clients during often sensitive disputes. This role would suit an ambitious contentious private client Lawyer seeking long-term career development within a respected Birmingham firm.

Responsibilities

Handle a varied and high-quality caseload of private client disputes; Act for individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries; Challenges to the validity of wills, including issues of capacity and undue influence; Disputes involving executors and trustees, including breach of duty and maladministration; Inheritance Act claims; Estate administration disputes; Proprietary estoppel and 'broken promise' claims; Professional negligence claims arising from will drafting and estate planning; Contribute to strategic growth, business development, and team leadership (at Partner level)

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in contentious trusts and probate; Senior Associate or Partner level (or ready to step up); Confident managing complex disputes autonomously; Strong client-handling and relationship-building skills; Commercially minded, with an interest in practice development (particularly at Partner level)

Benefits

Join a Legal 500-recognised disputes practice; High-quality, interesting work with genuine autonomy; Supportive, collaborative culture; Clear progression prospects; Competitive remuneration and benefits