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Solicitor – Contentious Probate 2-4 Yrs - Bristol, United Kingdom - Shakespeare Martineau
Description
Company: Shakespeare Martineau PQE: 3 years Term: Permanent Team: Litigation and Restructuring Specialism: Contentious Probate Meet the teamOur Contentious Probate team is one of the largest specialist teams in the country, and deals with all aspects of contentious trusts and probate work, including which disputes over wills, financial provision claims, disputes with executors, disputes regarding powers of attorney, contested Court of Protection applications and long-term and elderly care matters.
We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and resources to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients, which include large household charities, high-net worth individuals and financial institutions.
Our Contentious Probate team operates across two of our key brands these being "Shakespeare Martineau" and "Lime Solicitors" and this role will be working with clients from both brands.
The opportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a 2 - 4yr PQE Solicitor to join our client-focused Contentious Probate team.
We are looking for someone who is ambitious, hardworking and keen to develop their career within an experienced and fast growing team. You will play a pivotal role in providing high quality legal services to clients on all aspects of contentious probate work.
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We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we're keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have 11 hubs in the UK and this role will be based from our Bristol hub. This role is being offered as a combined blend of homeworking with weekly attendance of a 2/3 a week working with the team in the Bristol office.
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Additional informationDue to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found .
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Equal opportunitiesShakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
