Contentious Probate Solicitor
- Create and lead a brand-new contentious probate offering within a respected full-service firm
- Work with an established litigation department and immediate access to work
- Hybrid working, competitive package and genuine scope to build your own team
This is a rare opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a well-established regional firm in Sale.
With the support of a strong litigation team, you’ll have the chance to shape, develop and ultimately lead a brand-new contentious probate offering from the ground up
You’ll join a collaborative, people-first firm with a rich history, strong regional presence and a reputation for quality. With flexible hybrid working, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone ambitious, client-focused and ready to take the next step in their contentious probate career.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ contentious probate experience
- Able to manage your own caseload independently
- Strong client-care, communication and negotiation skills
- Experience handling disputes involving wills, probate and Inheritance Act claims
- Ambitious, commercially aware and excited about building a team
- Skilled in mediation, negotiation and resolution-focused litigation
- Confident advising executors, beneficiaries and trustees
- Strong relationship-builder with empathy and professionalism
What you’ll be doing
- Manage a varied contentious probate caseload
- Advise and represent clients at all stages from pre-action to court proceedings
- Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents
- Lead negotiations, mediations and litigation strategy
- Work collaboratively with a supportive litigation department
- Develop internal and external referral networks
- Help shape and build a dedicated contentious probate team
- Contribute to department strategy, client development and service delivery
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus scheme
- Hybrid working (2–3 days WFH)
- Choose to work from either of Greater Manchester offices
- Full-service firm with strong regional presence and excellent internal referral sources
- Supportive, collaborative leadership with genuine openness to innovation and growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Real opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team
- Learning, development and promotion pathways
- Strong brand profile with ongoing firmwide investment and expansion
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kelly specialises in private client and Court of Protection recruitment across the North West. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about whether this opportunity is right for you.
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £100,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-57161
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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