Contentious Probate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Contentious Probate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor
Bromley, South-East London
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Hybrid Working

Some opportunities aren't just about a new role, they're about finding your long-term home.

This long-established, top 200 law firm has built its success on trust, collaboration, and technical excellence. With a Legal 500-ranked Private Client team and a reputation for handling complex, high-value disputes, it offers the best of both worlds: City-quality work in a supportive, close-knit environment.

Now, the firm is looking for a Contentious Probate Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its respected team in Bromley. You'll work alongside a department head and colleagues who are known across the region for their expertise, empathy, and commitment to client care.

You'll manage a varied and high-quality caseload, including:

• Will challenges, trust disputes, and inheritance claims
• Contentious estate administration
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• Representing clients in mediations, settlement negotiations, and proceedings

You'll also play a key role in strengthening client relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years' PQE in contentious probate or general litigation
• Likely to have trained or worked at a recognised Legal 500 regional, South East or London-based firm
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Empathetic communicator with a commercial mindset
• Confident managing files independently while collaborating with the wider team
• Looking for a role where you can stay long term, grow your expertise, and make a genuine impact

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare, pension, and generous annual leave
• Hybrid working and a true focus on work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and partnership potential
• A supportive, forward-thinking firm where people stay and thrive

If you're an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor ready to join a respected, well-structured team, where your work will be valued and your career supported, this is the ideal move.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.