Contentious Probate Solicitor

West Yorkshire – £50,000 - £70,000

Contentious Probate Solicitor
West Yorkshire
Salary negotiable
Hybrid once per month office attendance

We are delighted to be working with a top-ranking, highly regarded law firm in West Yorkshire that is looking to appoint an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its very well-established and successful team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE and solid contentious probate experience to join a firm that is consistently recognised as one of the best firms to work for.

You will become part of a supportive, specialist team handling a varied and interesting caseload, with the opportunity to develop your expertise within a highly respected practice.

You will advise on a broad range of contentious probate and private client disputes, including:

• Contentious matters relating to probate and estates
• Probate and estate disputes
• Trust disputes and contentious trust matters
• Estate administration disputes
• Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
• Disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of wills
• Claims involving beneficiaries and executors
• Disputes arising from the administration of estates
• Advising clients on settlement, negotiation and litigation strategy

I am looking to speak to solicitors who have:

• At least 2 years' PQE
• Strong and demonstrable contentious probate experience
• Experience managing a caseload of contentious estate and trust matters
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• A genuine interest in developing their career within contentious private client work

This a brilliant opportunity to join a fantastic firm with an outstanding reputation, both for the quality of its legal work and as an employer.

You will benefit from:

• A well-established and highly regarded contentious probate team
• A strong pipeline of interesting and varied work
• Hybrid and genuinely flexible working arrangements
• A minimum requirement to attend the office just once per month
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunities for career development
• A firm consistently recognised among the best places to work
• A competitive and negotiable salary, depending on experience

If you are an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor looking for a new opportunity with a leading West Yorkshire firm that genuinely values its people, this could be an excellent next step in your career.