LITIGATION/ CONTENTIOUS PROBATE SENIOR ASSOCIATE, 5 YEARS' + PQE, BERKSHIRE, GBP COMPETITIVE Please note: ACTAPS or STEP membership (or working towards it) is a requirement Job ref: This highly reputable regional firm has an exciting new permanent role for Senior Associate to join the Contested Probate Team within the Litigation Department which is led by a Legal 500 leading individual. If you have a strong grounding in contentious trusts and probate work and are looking for an opportunity to take on more responsibility, or for a new challenge this role offers high quality work and career development within a supportive and ambitious team. The ideal candidate will have 5:8 years' PQE of contested probate managing a varied and complex caseload. THE FIRM: This is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years. This well:established firm has a strong reputation in private client and dispute work. The firm fosters a down:to:earth culture creating a positive work environment where people support one another. THE ROLE: You will manage a varied case load of contested probate matters, including will challenges, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and disputes over estate administration. You will provide clear, strategic advice to clients with sensitivity and confidence and run matters from start to finish, including issuing proceedings, mediation, and trial preparation where necessary. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Private Client and Dispute Resolution teams and contribute to the growth of the contested probate law practice through business development and networking. You will build and maintain strong client relationships by offering personalised legal services. You will support the development and supervision of junior members of the team. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: You will have: 5:8 years' PQE in contested probate, Strong technical knowledge of contested probate and trust disputes, ACTAPS or STEP membership (or working towards it), Hearing and trial experience (high court), Proven business development skills and be able to generate your own work, Supervision experience is advantageous, A pro:active approach to case management with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast:paced environment, managing multiple priorities, The ability to work as part of a team and build effective and trusting relationships with clients and colleagues, and A strong academic record: LLB 2:1 and above. WHAT'S ON OFFER? In addition to incredible career development opportunities and a competitive salary the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, Pension, Life assurance, Private medical insurance, Medical health cash plan and discount portal with Virtual GP and wellbeing tools and advice. HOW : Contact Kate Stubbs at eNL on 020 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.