Probate Litigation Solicitor

Job Title:

Probate Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Location:

Northampton

Hours:

Full-Time

Salary: DOE

Contract:

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

Interested? Contact Stan @Simpson Judge Legal on (phone number removed)