Overview
Solicitor/FCILEX – Inheritance & Trust Disputes – Exeter – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter (with hybrid working flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000
A respected regional law firm is seeking a Solicitor or FCILEX with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Inheritance & Trust Disputes team in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex and high-value contentious private client matters alongside recognised experts in the field.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload and advising on a broad range of disputes, including:
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Disputes over the validity of wills and estate administration
- Breach of trust and trust administration issues
- Capacity and undue influence claims
- Disputes involving cohabiting or separating unmarried couples
- Drafting cohabitation agreements
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or FCILEX with:
- 5+ years PQE in contentious trusts and probate (or strong litigation experience with a desire to specialise)
- Excellent technical, drafting, and analytical skills
- Strong client management and relationship-building abilities
- A collaborative, proactive, and commercially aware mindset
- Ambition to grow within a successful and supportive team
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and annual profit-share through employee ownership
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday off)
- Private medical insurance and group life assurance
- Three additional days’ paid leave for volunteering or charitable work
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and career development opportunities
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon
