Remote Contentious Probate Solicitor
<p>I’m keen to connect with Contentious Probate Solicitors (3+ PQE) who are looking to take the next step within a nationally recognised, specialist-only disputes firm at the forefront of contentious trusts and estates work.</p> <p>This is a rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in your specialism, working exclusively on complex, high-value contentious probate matters within a firm built entirely around this area of law.</p> <p>The Firm</p> <p>This is a boutique, disputes-only practice dedicated exclusively to contentious wills, trusts and estates work.</p> <p>There is no non-contentious private client work, allowing lawyers to develop genuine depth, technical excellence and strategic expertise in what is an increasingly complex and high-growth area.</p> <p>The firm has built a strong national reputation for:</p> <ul> <li>Handling high-quality, often high-value inheritance disputes</li><li>Delivering technical excellence in complex trust and estate litigation</li><li>Taking a pragmatic, resolution-focused approach to disputes</li><li>Providing empathetic, highly personal client care in sensitive circumstances</li></ul> <p>Flexibility is not a policy; it’s embedded in how the firm operates. Lawyers are trusted to manage their time and workload, with remote and hybrid working as standard and genuine flexibility around working patterns.</p> <p>The Role</p> <p>You will join an established and growing team of specialists, handling a varied and high-quality caseload of contentious probate matters.</p> <p>This is a hands-on role requiring strong prior experience in this area, you will be trusted to run matters with autonomy while benefiting from the support of highly experienced colleagues.</p> <p>Your caseload will include:</p> <ul> <li>Will and inheritance disputes</li><li>Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975</li><li>Trust and estate disputes</li><li>Capacity and validity challenges</li><li>Executor and trustee disputes</li></ul> <p>You will have the opportunity to work on complex, often sensitive matters, developing both your technical expertise and client-handling skills in equal measure.</p> <p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p> <ul> <li>True specialism – 100% contentious probate focus</li><li>High-quality work – complex, meaningful and often high-value disputes</li><li>Genuine flexibility – remote and hybrid working fully embedded</li><li>Work-life balance – a sustainable approach to legal careers</li><li>Clear pathway to Partnership – transparent and achievable progression</li><li>Collaborative culture – no internal competition or siloed working</li><li>Strong pipeline of work – consistent flow of high-quality instructions</li><li>People-first ethos – wellbeing and long-term careers are prioritised</li></ul> <p>About You</p> <ul> <li>3+ years PQE with strong, hands-on contentious probate experience</li><li>Confident managing cases independently from an early stage</li><li>Strong technical ability and sound commercial judgment</li><li>Empathetic, client-focused approach to sensitive matters</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously within a collaborative team</li><li>Looking for a firm that genuinely respects life outside of work</li></ul> <p>Interested?</p> <p>This is a standout opportunity to join a leading specialist disputes practice offering the rare combination of high-quality work, true flexibility and a deeply supportive culture.</p> <p>If you would like a confidential conversation, feel free to message me directly or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.</p> <p>#INDMISC</p>