Contentious Private Client Partner - Combe

Senior Contentious Private Client Solicitor Opportunity

Boutique Law Firm

Combe, Oxfordshire

A highly regarded law firm with expertise in estate planning, administration, charitable planning, tax matters, and contentious trusts and estates is seeking a Senior Contentious Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team.

The Firm
This boutique firm is known for delivering bespoke and empathetic legal advice to a diverse and distinguished client base. The team comprises seven partners and five associates, all recognised for their expertise in private client matters. The firm regularly advises high-net-worth and high-profile individuals, trustees, charities, and not-for-profit organizations on a variety of complex and sensitive issues.

The Role
The successful candidate will join a dedicated Contentious Wills & Estates team, advising clients on:

• Trust disputes, will challenges, inheritance tax claims, and contentious probate matters.
• Property disputes arising from estates, including proprietary estoppel and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA).
• A variety of high-value and complex cases, often involving intricate legal and strategic considerations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to significant contentious private client work while collaborating with leading experts in the field.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with 8+ years post-qualification experience in contentious private client matters.
• Have a portable client following.
• Demonstrate ambition, self-motivation, and a commitment to professional growth.
• Possess strong client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to work empathetically and effectively on sensitive cases.
• Be a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive and collegiate environment.

The Opportunity
This position provides the chance to work within a dynamic, busy, and expanding team on high-value cases. The successful candidate will benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities while contributing to the success of a leading practice in contentious private client work.

How to Apply
To apply, interested candidates should submit their CV detailing their experience and suitability for the role .

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected team and develop expertise in some of the most challenging and rewarding areas of contentious private client law.