Contentious Probate Solicitor
5 days ago
Huddersfield
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. The successful candidate will: • 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 seni...