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 Manchester.

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.