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Contentious Private Client Lawyer
Laurus. Run a personal caseload of complex, high-value contentious private client matters, including will validity disputes, removal of executors and trustees, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, and trust and estate disputes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex contentious private client matters, including litigation strategy and negotiation, while fostering junior talent and maintaining strong client relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified Solicitor In England And WalesContentious Private Client ExperienceLitigation SkillsSupervision And Development Of Junior ColleaguesBusiness Development
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Hard Skills
Will Validity DisputesInheritance (Provision For Family And Dependants) Act 1975 ClaimsTrust And Estate DisputesNegotiationMediationTechnical KnowledgeAttention To DetailCase Management
Soft Skills
Client CareMentoringRelationship BuildingProactive Approach
Certifications & Qualifications
ACTAPS MembershipSTEP Membership
Industry Keywords
High-Value MattersHigh-Net-Worth ClientsLegacy TeamDepartmental Strategy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Run a personal caseload of complex, high-value contentious private client matters, including will validity disputes, removal of executors and trustees, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, and trust and estate disputes
- Lead matters from first instruction through to resolution
- Advise on strategy and manage litigation
- Achieve settlement through negotiation and mediation where appropriate
- Supervise, support and mentor junior fee earners within the Legacy team
- Review junior colleagues' work and build technical excellence
- Contribute to training NQs and trainees
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel and referrers
- Work with the Head of Legacy on departmental strategy, business development and firm-wide projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 5 years PQE
- Significant, focused experience in contentious private client work
- Track record of handling complex, high-value matters for high-net-worth clients
- Excellent technical knowledge and litigation skills
- Proactive approach to business development and building a referral network
- Commitment to exceptional client care
- Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues, or a strong aptitude for it
- Membership of ACTAPS or STEP, or working towards it
- Growth mindset and desire to contribute to a progressive, values-led firm
- A following, either clients, cases or referrers
- Ability to maintain rigorous attention to detail and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Critical illness cover
- Income protection
- Hybrid working, with the equipment to support it
- Modern, welcoming office in Aldgate, with unlimited free coffee
- Regular wellbeing and social initiatives
- Opportunities for growth, mentoring and development