Contentious Probate Solicitor

Overview

Mid-level Contentious Probate role with Legal 500-quality work. Hybrid working, strong work-life balance, and genuine progression in York. This is a rare opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to step into a well-established, highly regarded private client litigation offering in York.

You'll be joining a department that creates a genuine opportunity for someone who is already reasonably self-sufficient to take ownership of high-quality contentious trust and probate matters and quickly become the day-to-day specialist. The work is varied, technical, and interesting, with a steady pipeline of instructions coming from one of the largest private client teams in North Yorkshire, as well as strong links to property and agricultural work.

Who we're looking for

• 3-6 years' PQE
• Will consider 1PQE+ with strong litigation exposure
• Background in contentious probate, or general/civil litigation with relevant exposure
• Able to run files independently and manage client relationships
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to advice
• Interest in developing a practice area and contributing to growth
• Collaborative, grounded, and professional in approach

What you'll be doing

• Running a high-quality contentious probate and trusts caseload
• Working closely with private client, property, and agriculture teams
• Building relationships with internal referrers
• Playing a key role in rebuilding the mid-tier of the department
• Supporting the longer-term growth of the contentious probate offering
• Mentoring more junior colleagues as the team develops (depending on experience)

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus potential
• Hybrid working - typically 2 days from home
• Flexible hours with sensible core hours
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 29 with service)
• Birthday day off
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension (employer contribution)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Study support
• Death in service benefit

Contact

Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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Bill specialises in Private Client and Contentious Probate roles across Yorkshire and can talk you through how this opportunity compares to other contentious trust and probate positions in the region - including long-term progression and specialism potential.