Contentious Probate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional firm in Sale is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to create and lead a brand-new offering. The role involves managing a varied caseload, advising clients, and building a dedicated team. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of contentious probate experience, strong negotiation skills, and a desire to innovate within a supportive firm. This opportunity includes a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits, making it perfect for ambitious professionals ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Hybrid working (2–3 days WFH)

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and development pathways

Real opportunity to build and lead a team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of contentious probate experience.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.
• Experience in wills, probate and Inheritance Act claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied contentious probate caseload.
• Advise and represent clients at all stages.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and settlement documents.
• Lead negotiations and litigation strategy.

Skills

Client-care skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Mediation skills

Empathy

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

• Create and lead a brand-new contentious probate offering within a respected full-service firm
• Work with an established litigation department and immediate access to work
• Hybrid working, competitive package and genuine scope to build your own team

This is a rare opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a well-established regional firm in Sale.

With the support of a strong litigation team, you’ll have the chance to shape, develop and ultimately lead a brand-new contentious probate offering from the ground up.

You’ll join a collaborative, people-first firm with a rich history, strong regional presence and a reputation for quality. With flexible hybrid working, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone ambitious, client-focused and ready to take the next step in their contentious probate career.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ contentious probate experience
• Able to manage your own caseload independently
• Strong client-care, communication and negotiation skills
• Experience handling disputes involving wills, probate and Inheritance Act claims
• Ambitious, commercially aware and excited about building a team
• Skilled in mediation, negotiation and resolution-focused litigation
• Confident advising executors, beneficiaries and trustees
• Strong relationship-builder with empathy and professionalism

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a varied contentious probate caseload
• Advise and represent clients at all stages from pre-action to court proceedings
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents
• Lead negotiations, mediations and litigation strategy
• Work collaboratively with a supportive litigation department
• Develop internal and external referral networks
• Help shape and build a dedicated contentious probate team
• Contribute to department strategy, client development and service delivery

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (2–3 days WFH)
• Choose to work from either of Greater Manchester offices
• Full-service firm with strong regional presence and excellent internal referral sources
• Supportive, collaborative leadership with genuine openness to innovation and growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Real opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team
• Learning, development and promotion pathways
• Strong brand profile with ongoing firmwide investment and expansion

Contact Kelly Reid

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Kelly specialises in private client and Court of Protection recruitment across the North West. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about whether this opportunity is right for you.