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1. Become the go-to contentious probate specialist in a top-ranked Yorkshire team
2. High-quality work with genuine progression and a clear succession pathway
3. Supportive, down-to-earth culture with hybrid working and flexible hours
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a highly respected team in York and step straight into a busy, varied caseload.
You’ll join one of the largest private client offerings in the region, with a Legal 500-recognised contentious probate arm and strong internal referrals from private client, property and agriculture teams.
The culture is friendly, grounded and genuinely supportive, offering sensible working hours, hybrid working and a proper work–life balance. With excellent leadership, consistent referrals and space to stamp your mark on a growing team, this is a rare chance to build something meaningful within a respected and stable environment.
Who we’re looking for
4. Ideally 3–6 PQE in contentious probate or general litigation with relevant exposure
5. Strong grounding in contentious probate or mixed litigation
6. Self-sufficient file manager with strong technical and client-facing skills
7. Confident communicator able to build relationships internally and externally
8. Commercial, grounded and collaborative
9. Driven, down-to-earth and aligned with a supportive team culture
What you’ll be doing
10. Manage your own contentious probate and contentious trusts caseload
11. Work closely with private client, property and agriculture teams
12. Support departmental development and contribute to rebuilding the mid-tier
13. Build strong internal referrer relationships
14. Deliver excellent client care and pragmatic advice
15. Potentially mentor junior colleagues depending on experience
Salary & Benefits
16. Legal 500-ranked team with a strong regional reputation
17. Hybrid working: typically 2 days from home
18. Flexible hours with a core-hours framework
19. Generous onus scheme
20. 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 29 with service)
21. Birthday day off
22. Enhanced family leave
23. Study support
24. Pension
25. Recognition programme
26. Genuine long-term progression with scope to become the main specialist
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajna.hopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill is deeply embedded in Yorkshire’s private client and Court of Protection market. Reach out for a confidential discussion about how this role aligns with your career goals.