Contentious Probate Legal Director or Partner

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Contentious Probate Lawyer (Legal Director / Partner)

Leeds | Leading Legal 500 Commercial Practice

We’re working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked commercial firm in Leeds that’s looking to bring in an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer at Legal Director or Partner level. This is a genuinely interesting opportunity for someone who enjoys high-quality work but also wants the autonomy to shape and grow a team.

The role

  • Running a varied contentious probate caseload, including:
    • Proprietary estoppel claims
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Disputes around validity and interpretation of wills
    • Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
  • Leading and developing a small but busy team:
    • 1 experienced Solicitor
    • 1 Apprentice Solicitor
    • 1 Paralegal
  • Working closely with strong commercial litigation and private client teams across the wider firm

The firm

  • Well-established Legal 500 practice with a strong reputation in the Leeds market
  • Small, close-knit team that’s growing year on year
  • Low staff turnover and a genuinely supportive culture
  • Commercial in outlook but very approachable
  • A firm that consistently punches above its weight in terms of quality of work

About you

  • Around 7+ years’ PQE in contentious probate
  • Comfortable handling complex disputes and supervising others
  • Keen to step into a more senior, strategic role with real input into growth

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Clear scope to develop and grow a team
  • Autonomy without the bureaucracy of a larger outfit

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Contentious Probate Lawyer (Legal Director / Partner)

Leeds | Leading Legal 500 Commercial Practice

We’re working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked commercial firm in Leeds that’s looking to bring in an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer at Legal Director or Partner level. This is a genuinely interesting opportunity for someone who enjoys high-quality work but also wants the autonomy to shape and grow a team.

The role

  • Running a varied contentious probate caseload, including:
    • Proprietary estoppel claims
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Disputes around validity and interpretation of wills
    • Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
  • Leading and developing a small but busy team:
    • 1 experienced Solicitor
    • 1 Apprentice Solicitor
    • 1 Paralegal
  • Working closely with strong commercial litigation and private client teams across the wider firm

The firm

  • Well-established Legal 500 practice with a strong reputation in the Leeds market
  • Small, close-knit team that’s growing year on year
  • Low staff turnover and a genuinely supportive culture
  • Commercial in outlook but very approachable
  • A firm that consistently punches above its weight in terms of quality of work

About you

  • Around 7+ years’ PQE in contentious probate
  • Comfortable handling complex disputes and supervising others
  • Keen to step into a more senior, strategic role with real input into growth

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Clear scope to develop and grow a team
  • Autonomy without the bureaucracy of a larger outfit

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Posted: May 20th, 2026