Contentious Probate Senior / Partner – Leading Regional Firm – Suffolk (Easily Commutable from Essex)

About the Role:

Join a leading regional firm’s Dispute Resolution team in Suffolk, offering a pivotal role focusing on Contentious Probate. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with 5 years+ PQE, with potential for Partnership for the right candidate. Conveniently located for those commuting from Essex, this role offers a blend of challenging work and career advancement prospects within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage contentious probate matters, providing strategic advice to clients.
• Handle a diverse caseload, encompassing disputes relating to wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional development.

Criteria:

• Extensive experience in contentious probate law, with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Proven track record of successfully handling complex probate disputes.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a demanding caseload effectively.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with experience in representing clients in court.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capability to build strong client relationships.
• Willingness to collaborate within a team-oriented environment and contribute to the firm’s success.

Hybrid Agile Working Policy:

This regional firm embraces a hybrid agile working policy, offering flexibility to its employees. With a location easily commutable from Essex, you’ll have the opportunity to work remotely for a portion of your time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Apply below or contact Gemma at Austen Lloyd on 01275 463111, quoting role reference: GD 56237

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating. Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role; GD 56237