Contentious Probate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their national team. This role focuses on high-value disputes concerning wills and estates, requiring a minimum of three years PQE and the ability to manage cases independently. The firm offers a remote-first working model with clear career paths, ongoing training, and a supportive team culture, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated solicitors aiming to become experts in contentious probate matters.

Benefits

Full flexibility and home-working support

Clear career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and knowledge sharing

High-quality work with reliable referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' PQE in Contentious Probate.
• Experience managing claims under the Inheritance Act.
• Strong history of handling disputes autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of disputed wills and inheritance claims.
• Handle executor and trustee disputes independently.
• Work within a national team of specialists in a flexible environment.

Skills

Contentious Probate expertise

Independent case management

Client care skills

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Remote Contentious Probate Solicitor

Are you an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor with at least three years' PQE, looking to further specialise within a leading national team of experts?

An excellent opportunity has become available for a confident and capable Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a highly regarded firm that operates exclusively in contentious wills, estates and trusts disputes. This role is well suited to a solicitor seeking exposure to complex, high-value matters while working alongside specialists in a flexible and progressive environment.

You will join a national team of Contentious Probate lawyers and take responsibility for a varied caseload of disputed wills, inheritance claims and trust litigation. With a consistent stream of high-quality instructions, the role requires someone who can manage cases independently and make an immediate contribution to the team.

This position is designed for a solicitor with substantial experience in Contentious Probate. Candidates should have at least three years of focused experience in this area and be able to demonstrate a strong history of handling matters autonomously.

Candidate requirements

You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of three years' PQE and significant, hands‑on experience in Contentious Probate work. You should be confident managing claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, will validity disputes, executor and trustee disputes and trust litigation. The role requires the ability to manage a full caseload independently, alongside excellent communication and client care skills.

Key benefits

• The role offers the opportunity to work solely in Contentious Probate, with no mixed caseload or cross‑departmental responsibilities.
• The firm operates a remote‑first working model, providing full flexibility and home‑working support.
• Clear and transparent career progression is available, including routes to partnership, alongside a supportive team culture with ongoing training and knowledge sharing.
• You will benefit from stimulating, high‑quality work generated through a reliable pipeline of referrals.

If you are a motivated Contentious Probate Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.