Contentious Probate Solicitor

Job title: Contentious Probate Solicitor
Location: Guildford
Salary: £55,000-£70,000
PQE Level: 2+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A highly regarded Private Wealth Disputes practice is seeking an experienced solicitor to join its established team in Guildford. The work involves advising individuals and families on complex disputes relating to wills, trusts and estates. Instructions are often high‑value and emotionally charged, requiring sound judgement, strategic thinking and a calm, reassuring approach.

You will manage your own caseload while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex matters, with genuine scope to take day‑to‑day responsibility as your experience develops. The team is recognised for its expertise in both contentious and non‑contentious resolution and offers a collaborative environment with strong supervision and mentoring.

This role will suit a lawyer with existing private wealth disputes exposure who is looking to specialise, deepen technical expertise and build a long‑term career within a respected, growing team.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Surrey or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) liamandrews@chadwicknott.co.uk
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*