Contentious Probate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in the UK seeks a senior Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage complex inheritance and trust disputes. This role involves mentoring junior staff and providing expert technical advice, with significant career progression opportunities. Join a supportive environment with a commitment to excellence and client care, along with the chance to shape a high-quality practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Real potential for progression

Flexibility in location

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contentious probate/inheritance and trust disputes.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation.
• Track record of mentoring or supervising more junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on various litigation matters.
• Independently manage and lead complex cases from inception to resolution.
• Mentor and supervise more junior Solicitors, Paralegals, and Apprentices.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Complex litigation management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Client care

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor – Leeds

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.