Are you an experienced Solicitor with a passion for resolving complex disputes? Bailey Hunter is partnering with a leading law firm in York to find a talented individual to join their highly respected Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.
Benefits include: competitive salary and bonus, pension and hybrid working.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to take on a pivotal role managing a diverse caseload of contentious probate matters. You will handle cases from initial instruction through to resolution, utilising litigation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
1. Case Management & Legal Practice: Expertly manage contentious probate matters including Inheritance Act claims, will validity disputes, and trust and executor issues. You’ll draft critical legal documents and represent clients in various forums, including court.
2. Specialist Expertise: Provide in-depth advice on grounds to contest wills (e.g., mental capacity, undue influence), Inheritance Act claims, and disputes involving jointly owned property (TOLATA claims).
3. Client & Business Development: Build strong client relationships, communicate complex legal concepts clearly, and actively participate in marketing initiatives to contribute to departmental growth.
4. Team & Operations: Supervise support staff, collaborate with senior lawyers, and contribute to the smooth operation of the department, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
5. Financial & Performance: Adhere to financial control procedures, achieve personal and departmental KPIs, and maintain documentation for risk management.
About You
You will be a Qualified Solicitor, minimum 3PQE, with a current Practising Certificate and a proven track record in contentious probate. We’re looking for someone with:
6. In-depth experience in Inheritance Act claims, will validity challenges (capacity, undue influence, fraud), trust disputes, proprietary estoppel, and constructive/resulting trusts.
7. Proficiency in ADR techniques, including mediation and early neutral evaluation.
8. Strong advocacy and court representation abilities.
9. Excellent client-facing communication, negotiation, and case management skills.
10. Tech-savviness with legal research, document management, and digital filing systems.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to truly make an impact within a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll gain exposure to complex and high-value contentious probate cases, whilst contributing to the strategic growth of the department.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and specialise in this fascinating area of law, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on: clairecox@baileyhunter.com for a confidential discussion or via the website: www.baileyhunter.com