Probate Litigation Solicitor

Job Title: Probate Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE)Location: NorthamptonHours: Full-TimeSalary: DOEContract: Permanent

A highly respected Northampton firm is seeking an experienced Probate Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its growing contentious private client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-quality caseload of complex and challenging disputes, working within a supportive, well-structured department with an excellent local and regional reputation.

You will handle a broad range of contentious probate matters, acting for beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and other interested parties. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, progression, and exposure to high-value, technically interesting cases.

• Managing a specialist contentious probate caseload, including:

  • Will disputes

  • Inheritance Act (1975) claims

  • Executor and trustee disputes

  • Estate and trust administration challenges

  • Claims involving capacity, undue influence, or fraud

• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions.

• Handling negotiations, mediation, and dispute resolution.

• Representing clients with professionalism, sensitivity, and commercial awareness.

• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Working collaboratively with the wider private client and litigation teams.

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in probate litigation or contentious trusts and estates.

• Strong technical expertise and ability to manage complex files with minimal supervision.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client care skills.

• Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle competing deadlines.

• Salary DOE

• Opportunity to work with a high-calibre caseload

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Clear progression pathways and professional development

• Strong administrative support and modern working environment

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