Contentious Probate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage a varied caseload in a supportive environment. The role involves collaborating with private client, property, and agriculture teams while contributing to the team's development. The firm offers excellent benefits including flexible working, generous holidays, and genuine progression opportunities within a well-regarded team.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexible hours

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Study support

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in contentious probate or general litigation.
• Self-sufficient file management.
• Ability to build relationships and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a contentious probate and trusts caseload.
• Collaborate with private client, property, and agriculture teams.
• Contribute to departmental development.

Skills

Contentious probate expertise

Strong technical skills

Client-facing skills

Confident communication

Collaborative mindset

Job description

• Become the go-to contentious probate specialist in a top-ranked Yorkshire team
• High-quality work with genuine progression and a clear succession pathway
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture with hybrid working and flexible hours

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a highly respected team in York and step straight into a busy, varied caseload.

You’ll join one of the largest private client offerings in the region, with a Legal 500-recognised contentious probate arm and strong internal referrals from private client, property and agriculture teams.

The culture is friendly, grounded and genuinely supportive, offering sensible working hours, hybrid working and a proper work‑life balance. With excellent leadership, consistent referrals and space to stamp your mark on a growing team, this is a rare chance to build something meaningful within a respected and stable environment.

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally 3–6 PQE in contentious probate or general litigation with relevant exposure
• Strong grounding in contentious probate or mixed litigation
• Self-sufficient file manager with strong technical and client-facing skills
• Confident communicator able to build relationships internally and externally
• Commercial, grounded and collaborative
• Driven, down-to-earth and aligned with a supportive team culture

What you’ll be doing

• Manage your own contentious probate and contentious trusts caseload
• Work closely with private client, property and agriculture teams
• Support departmental development and contribute to rebuilding the mid-tier
• Build strong internal referrer relationships
• Deliver excellent client care and pragmatic advice
• Potentially mentor junior colleagues depending on experience

Salary & Benefits

• Legal 500-ranked team with a strong regional reputation
• Hybrid working: typically 2 days from home
• Flexible hours with a core‑hours framework
• Generous onus scheme
• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 29 with service)
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced family leave
• Study support
• Pension
• Recognition programme
• Genuine long‑term progression with scope to become the main specialist

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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📞 03300 245 606

Bill is deeply embedded in Yorkshire’s private client and Court of Protection market. Reach out for a confidential discussion about how this role aligns with your career goals.