Contentious Probate Solicitor
21 days ago
Bradford
Contentious Probate Solicitor – Bradford I am recruiting on behalf of a leading regional L500 law firm, with national recognition, for a senior level Contentious Probate Solicitor at Partner level. The firm's contentious probate practice is a growing and strategic priority. Under strong leadership, the team advises on complex estate, will and trust litigation, Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel and agricultural succession disputes. The Role: This is a senior-level appointment – either at director or junior partner level, depending on experience – to help shape and grow the firm's inheritance and trust disputes team. You will: \n • Provide expert technical advice on contentious probate, trust disputes, will challenges, Inheritance Act claims, executor/trustee disputes and related matters, • Independently manage and lead complex cases from inception to resolution, • Mentor and supervise more Junior Solicitors, Paralegals and Apprentices, helping to develop the next generation of talent, • Delegate work appropriately, ensuring efficient case flow and high-quality outputs, • Attend and contribute at regular team meetings across the firm's offices, • A competitive salary, • Real potential for progression into more senior partner or equity roles as the team expands, • Flexibility in location, • Opportunity to help build and shape a high-quality, specialist inheritance disputes offering, • You will have significant experience in contentious probate/inheritance and trust disputes, • You must be comfortable and confident in independently managing complex litigation, • You should have a track record of mentoring or supervising more junior lawyers, • You are ambitious, but realistic, you seek a leadership role rather than a rapid jump to full equity, • The firm is deeply committed to building a leading inheritance disputes practice, • You will be part of a highly regarded, award-winning firm that combines technical strength with a supportive, down-to-earth culture, • This role offers real ownership, influence and visibility Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment. #INDCATN