Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a renowned law firm in York. This role involves handling a diverse caseload of contentious trust and probate issues, with responsibilities including claims under the Inheritance Act and estate administration disputes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in civil litigation, demonstrating strong technical skills and a commitment to client care. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression framework

Wellbeing support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in contentious trust and probate law.
• Strong technical expertise and determination to succeed.
• Professional approach to delivering legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse caseload of contentious trust and probate work.
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.
• Disputes regarding proper administration of estates.

Skills

Civil litigation

Contentious trust and probate experience

Property dispute matters

Client care

Relationship management

Job description

Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor
York

Exciting opportunity to join a specialist Contentious Trust and Probate team

I'm working with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking an experienced Litigation solicitor to join their specialist Contentious Trust and Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to develop their career in this growing area of specialism, working on varied and high-quality matters.

The Role

You’ll be handling a diverse caseload of contentious trust and probate work, including:

• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975
• Challenges to the validity of Wills (capacity, undue influence, lack of knowledge and approval)
• Disputes regarding the proper administration of estates
• Interpretation and construction of Will disputes (including rectification applications)
• Beneficial and resulting trusts
• Claims under TOLATA 1996
• Undue influence and real estate fraud claims
• Claims based upon Proprietary Estoppel
• Property and land disputes
• Mediations
• Professional negligence arising out of negligent estate planning

The Firm

This is a Legal 500 ranked firm for Contentious Trusts and Probate work, with the team led by an ACTAPS registered solicitor. The firm has a strong and varied client base with particular expertise in the agriculture sector. The contentious trust and probate team is well-supported by substantial private client, non-contentious property, and agriculture departments.

The Ideal Candidate

• Civil litigation background with demonstrable experience in contentious trust and probate and property dispute matters
• Ideally 8+ years PQE
• Strong technical expertise in this specialist area
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills
• Determination to succeed and progress within the team
• Takes initiative and shows a genuine desire to learn and develop
• Professional and commercial approach to delivering legal advice
• Looking for a supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
• Realistic targets
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression framework with individual career and development plans
• Wellbeing support
• Active social culture
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plan, staff discounts, competitive holiday allowance (plus your birthday off!), and cycle to work scheme

This firm genuinely values work/life balance and has created a positive, supportive culture where talented lawyers can thrive.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Graham Rawlinson
Think Legal Recruitment
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