Associate Solicitor

G2 Legal; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid working

Partnership pathway

Supportive culture

Job summary

G2 Legal is seeking a Contentious Probate solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join a nationally recognised boutique disputes practice in Belfast. The role focuses on high-value contentious probate, including will challenges, trust disputes, and Executor/ Trustee issues, with mentoring and collaboration across a specialist team.

Enjoy genuine career progression toward Partnership in a flexible, work‑life balanced environment offering remote and hybrid working as standard.

Qualifications

• Applications welcome from solicitors with 3+ years' PQE in contentious probate.
• Strong technical ability and excellent client care skills.
• Willingness to manage own caseload with mentoring support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex disputes, including will and inheritance disputes.
• Handle claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Advise on trust and estate disputes, and executor/trustee disputes.

Skills

Caseload management

Client care

Contentious probate

Education

3+ PQE in contentious probate

Job description

I'm keen to speak with Contentious Probate Solicitors (3+ PQE) who are looking to join a nationally recognised boutique disputes practice specialising exclusively in contentious trusts and estates.

This highly regarded firm has established an exceptional reputation for handling complex, high-value contentious probate matters. Unlike many private client teams, the practice is dedicated solely to contentious work, offering lawyers the opportunity to develop genuine specialist expertise while working alongside some of the leading names in the field.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex disputes, including will and inheritance disputes, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, trust and estate disputes, challenges to the validity and capacity of wills, and executor and trustee disputes. You'll enjoy the autonomy to run your own matters while benefiting from the support, mentoring and technical expertise of a collaborative and experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking high-quality work without compromising on flexibility. The firm offers remote and hybrid working as standard, a genuine commitment to work-life balance, a strong pipeline of quality instructions, and a clear, merit-based pathway to Partnership within a supportive and people-focused culture.

Applications are welcomed from solicitors with 3+ years' PQE and solid contentious probate experience. You should be confident managing your own caseload, possess strong technical ability and excellent client care skills, and be looking for a long-term opportunity with real career progression.