Contentious Probate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Bradford is seeking a senior-level Contentious Probate Solicitor to lead complex cases and mentor junior staff. This role offers competitive salary and real potential for progression into senior partner roles as the team expands. You will be working in a highly regarded firm that values technical excellence and client care, with the opportunity to shape the disputes practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Real potential for progression

Flexibility in location

Opportunity to help build a high-quality disputes practice

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contentious probate, inheritance, and trust disputes.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on contentious probate and related matters.
• Independently manage and lead complex cases.
• Mentor junior solicitors and paralegals.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to case management.

Skills

Contentious probate expertise

Complex litigation management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Collaboration in teams

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor – Bradford

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading regional L500 law firm, with national recognition, for a senior level Contentious Probate Solicitor at Partner level.

The firm's contentious probate practice is a growing and strategic priority. Under strong leadership, the team advises on complex estate, will and trust litigation, Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel and agricultural succession disputes.

The Role:

This is a senior-level appointment – either at director or junior partner level, depending on experience – to help shape and grow the firm's inheritance and trust disputes team.

You will:

• Provide expert technical advice on contentious probate, trust disputes, will challenges, Inheritance Act claims, executor/trustee disputes and related matters
• Independently manage and lead complex cases from inception to resolution
• Mentor and supervise more Junior Solicitors, Paralegals and Apprentices, helping to develop the next generation of talent
• Delegate work appropriately, ensuring efficient case flow and high-quality outputs
• Attend and contribute at regular team meetings across the firm's offices
• Take on responsibility for case management, freeing up more senior partners to focus on strategic development

What You'll Get:

• A competitive salary
• Real potential for progression into more senior partner or equity roles as the team expands
• Flexibility in location
• Opportunity to help build and shape a high-quality, specialist inheritance disputes offering
• Work alongside seasoned litigators and private wealth experts in a firm that values technical excellence, innovation and client care

About You:

• You will have significant experience in contentious probate/inheritance and trust disputes
• You must be comfortable and confident in independently managing complex litigation
• You should have a track record of mentoring or supervising more junior lawyers
• You are ambitious, but realistic, you seek a leadership role rather than a rapid jump to full equity
• You are collegial and personable, able to fit within a collaborative, collegial team structure

Why Join This Team?

• The firm is deeply committed to building a leading inheritance disputes practice
• You will be part of a highly regarded, award-winning firm that combines technical strength with a supportive, down-to-earth culture
• This role offers real ownership, influence and visibility
• You'll benefit from working alongside recognised specialists (including ACTAPS and STEP-affiliated practitioners)

How to Apply:

Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.