STAFF BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options
• Flexible working framework including remote options
• Health and wellbeing support including compassionate leave and a network of mental health first aiders
• Rewards programme recognising employee contributions
• Career development pathways with funding for qualifications and professional memberships
• Gym membership contribution (50% of your local authority gym)
• £50 contribution towards glasses and paid-for eye tests
• Free will preparation and conveyancing for your primary residence
• Discounted rates for legal services
• Access to confidential counselling through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff referral scheme with bonuses of up to £2,500
• A vibrant culture with firmwide social events throughout the year
  Are you ready for your next challenge? A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a Legal 500-ranked, award-winning Contentious Probate team that’s growing with purpose. We’re looking for a skilled Solicitor to join a specialist Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team — a department recognised for its high standards of legal excellence and a commitment to first-class client care.
  Based in our client’s Swansea office, this full-time permanent role is ideal for an experienced contentious Private Client Solicitor looking to progress in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Handle a wide range of probate disputes, including will challenges, trust disputes and inheritance claims.
• Independently manage your own caseload, from initial instruction to resolution, including alternative dispute resolution and litigation.
• Support wider team strategy through business development and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments while contributing to the continued success and expansion of the team.

What we are looking for…

• Qualifications & Experience:
• Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in contentious probate, trust, and estate disputes.
• In-depth knowledge of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Strong track record in managing complex estate litigation independently.
• Skills & Attributes:
• Excellent technical understanding of wills, trusts, and estate litigation.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Commercially minded with a client-first approach and ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
• Skilled in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Team-oriented, proactive, highly organised, and committed to ongoing professional development.

WHY JOIN US?

We are a forward-looking law firm with over a century of history and a commitment to growth, quality, and work-life balance. Our team culture is supportive and ambitious, and we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice.
If you’re looking for a role that offers high-calibre work, room to grow, and a supportive team that values your expertise, please do apply, or email your CV to sophie@ljwsolutions.com.

• Handle a wide range of probate disputes, including will challenges, trust disputes and inheritance claims.
• Independently manage your own caseload, from initial instruction to resolution, including alternative dispute resolution and litigation.
• Support wider team strategy through business development and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments while contributing to the continued success and expansion of the team