Contentious Probate Solicitor

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Director to join their team in Leeds. This role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to manage a diverse caseload of private wealth disputes. Candidates should have 4-5 years of contentious probate experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude towards professional development. Join a supportive environment that values wellbeing and inclusivity, with opportunities for career progression to senior levels like Legal Director or Partner.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive environment

Opportunities for career progression

Access to ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years PQE within contentious probate experience.
• Experience managing multiple disputes involving wills, trusts, or estate issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of will, trust, and estate disputes.
• Provide legal advice on private wealth disputes.
• Support the supervising Partner on complex cases.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

Contentious Probate | Senior Solicitor or Legal Director | Hybrid Working |

Join a leading Yorkshire law firm as a Contentious Probate Solicitor and be part of a dynamic, friendly, and inclusive environment where your professional growth is supported. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialised team offering expert advice and representation on private wealth disputes to both national and international clients. With the chance to develop your career in an award-winning firm, you will be working with a diverse and interesting caseload, taking on significant responsibilities in a well-established practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a busy and expanding Contentious Probate team, managing your own caseload of will, trust, and estate disputes
• Provide technical legal advice to clients on all aspects of private wealth disputes
• Support the supervising Partner on more complex or high-value cases
• Contribute to the team’s business development activities to help build client relationships and promote the firm
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality legal support, demonstrating empathy and understanding for clients’ circumstances

Requirements

• At least 4-5 years PQE within contentious probate experience, but happy to consider those with more experience
• Experience managing multiple disputes involving wills, trusts, or estate issues
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to empathise and handle sensitive matters
• IdeallyACTAPS qualified, though this is not essential
• A proactive approach with a desire to develop further within the contentious probate field
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to hybrid working arrangements

Benefits and Culture

• Hybrid working model combining flexible home and office-based working
• Supportive environment that values wellbeing and inclusivity
• Opportunities for career progression to senior levels such as Legal Director or Partner
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Work within a prestigious and expanding practice with a strong reputation in contentious probate law

Find out more. If you are interested in developing your career within Yorkshire as a Contentious Probate Solicitor or want to hear about similar opportunities, get in touch with Rachael Mann on 0113 467 7111 for a confidential conversation.