Contentious Probate | Senior Solicitor or Legal Director | Hybrid Working
Join a leading Yorkshire law firm as a Contentious Probate Solicitor and be part of a dynamic, friendly, and inclusive environment where your professional growth is supported. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role within a specialised team offering expert advice and representation on private wealth disputes to both national and international clients. With the chance to develop your career in an award-winning firm, you will be working with a diverse and interesting caseload, taking on significant responsibilities in a well-established practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage a Contentious Probate team, managing your own caseload of will, trust, and estate disputes as well as supporting others
- Provide technical legal advice to clients on all aspects of private wealth disputes
- Take on complex or high-value cases
- Contribute to the team’s business development activities to help build client relationships and promote the firm
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality legal support, demonstrating empathy and understanding for clients’ circumstances
Requirements
- At least 5 years PQE within contentious probate experience, but very happy to consider those with more experience
- Experience managing a broad spectrum of disputes involving wills, trusts, or estate issues
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to empathise and handle sensitive matters
- Ideally ACTAPS qualified, though this is not essential
- A proactive approach with a desire to develop further within the contentious probate field
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to hybrid working arrangements
Benefits and Culture
- Hybrid working model combining flexible home and office-based working
- Supportive environment that values wellbeing and inclusivity
- Opportunities for career progression to senior levels such as Legal Director or Partner
- Access to ongoing professional development and training
- Work within a prestigious and expanding practice with a strong reputation in contentious probate law
Find out more
If you are interested in developing your career within Yorkshire as a Contentious Probate Solicitor or want to hear about similar opportunities, get in touch with Rachael Mann on 0113 467 7111 for a confidential conversation.