Contentious Probate Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is representing a well-established North Yorkshire firm seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their specialist team. You will manage a diverse caseload of disputes involving wills and estates, working closely with senior specialists to develop your expertise.

The role offers the opportunity to build strong client relationships, manage high-stakes matters and progress within a supportive, private-client focused environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a qualified Solicitor with experience in contentious probate or related contentious private client work.
• The candidate should have strong technical and analytical skills and excellent drafting abilities.
• A thoughtful, empathetic approach to client care and clear advisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of contentious probate matters including disputes over wills, inheritance claims, and executors/trustees.
• Develop client relationships and take responsibility for your own matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across litigation, tax and trusts to manage complex cases.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Drafting abilities

Analytical skills

Client relationship building

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor / 1+ PQE / North Yorkshire / c£65,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a specialist team, handling complex disputes involving wills, trusts and estates, with excellent opportunities for development and progression –

JOB TITLE: Contentious Probate Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 1+

LOCATION: North Yorkshire

SALARY: Up to £65,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join an established contentious probate team, with opportunities available in North and East Yorkshire.

You will handle a varied caseload of contentious probate matters including disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of wills, inheritance claims, disputes involving executors and trustees and wider trust and estate disputes.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own matters, develop strong client relationships and work on complex cases with often significant personal implications for those involved.

You will also benefit from working closely with colleagues across litigation, tax and trusts, and private client, giving you access to wider expertise and support when dealing with complex matters. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialism within a supportive team handling high quality work.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in contentious probate or related contentious private client work.

You will have strong technical and analytical skills, excellent drafting abilities and sound judgement. Given the sensitive nature of these disputes, you will also need a thoughtful and empathetic approach to client care, with the ability to provide clear advice and understand each client's individual circumstances.

You will be proactive, organised and keen to develop your expertise, while working collaboratively with colleagues and building lasting client relationships.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a well established law firm with a long history of advising clients across a broad range of legal matters. The firm combines specialist expertise with the resources of a full service practice, supporting clients regionally, nationally and internationally.

You will join an experienced team that values a personal approach to client service, collaboration and the continued development of its Lawyers.

A competitive salary is available depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to work on high-quality matters within an established specialist team.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.