Contentious Probate Solicitor

Contentious Probate Solicitor NQ-4

Cardiff

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a top‑50 national firm with a leading reputation in this specialist area. Based in Cardiff, you’ll be part of a large, supportive team handling high‑quality, varied and often complex estate‑related disputes.

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload with strong supervision and support, working on matters including will, trust and estate disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to validity, breach of trust issues and applications to remove executors or trustees. You’ll also contribute to business development and knowledge sharing as the team continues to grow.

About You

• 0–4 years’ PQE (including experience gained during training) in contentious probate
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive
• A collaborative team player with excellent attention to detail

In Return

You’ll join a nationally recognised team with a clear progression framework, exposure to high‑value and HNW matters, and a genuinely supportive culture. Benefits include private medical cover, generous annual leave, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, gym contributions, wellbeing perks, hybrid working and more.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a top‑tier contentious probate team and work on high‑quality, meaningful matters from day one.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk