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Contentious Probate Solicitor (Legal Director)

Jobleads-UK | West Midlands, United Kingdom | Posted June 25, 2026

Position Overview

🔎 The Role


My client is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer to lead on high-value, sensitive, and often multi-jurisdictional estate disputes. This is a key hire within a growing team, offering genuine scope for progression and autonomy.


You’ll be advising high-net-worth individuals, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on a wide range of contentious probate matters including:



  • Challenges to the validity of wills

  • Inheritance Act claims

  • Executor/Trustee disputes

  • Claims involving undue influence or lack of capacity

  • Disputes over lifetime gifts and trusts


✅ The experience and skills you will be able to offer



  • 7+ years’ PQE with a strong track record in contentious probate

  • STEP/ACTAPS membership or working towards it (desirable)

  • Exceptional technical knowledge and commercial acumen

  • Confident handling complex lit...

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