Contentious Probate Solicitor

PT group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Cardiff seeks a Contentious Probate Solicitor. The role requires a qualified solicitor with up to 4 years’ experience in contentious probate, with responsibilities including advising clients and managing a diverse caseload. The firm offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and a clear progression framework. Benefits include private medical insurance, generous leave, and a bonus scheme. This position is ideal for those looking to build a successful career in a busy team.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Sight tests / Glasses discounts

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

International secondments

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• 0–4 years PQE in contentious probate.
• Confidence in managing own caseload and advising clients.
• Interest in business development and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy and supportive Contentious Probate team.
• Advise on disputes regarding wills, trusts, and estates.
• Work on diverse matters with varying complexity.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Excellent technical ability and drafting skills

Strong IT proficiency

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Organised approach with attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our successful and growing Contentious Probate team. Our nationally recognised team is known for delivering high-quality work and achieving excellent outcomes for clients, with a strong reputation across the UK. Based in our Cardiff office, you will join a large, supportive team where you will be encouraged to develop your skills and progress your career.

Our Contentious Probate team advises on a broad range of matters, including will, trust and estate-related disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to will validity, disputes involving breaches of trust, and applications for the removal of executors/trustees, as well as a wide variety of other contentious matters. The team is extremely busy, offering an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload.

You will be a qualified solicitor, or legal executive, with up to 4 years’ experience in contentious probate (applications are welcome if your experience was gained as part of a training contract). You will be confident managing your own caseload, advising clients and progressing matters efficiently. You will also demonstrate a genuine interest in business development, both internally and externally, and will contribute to sharing knowledge and best practice across the team.

In return, we offer an excellent opportunity to develop professionally and learn from experienced and highly respected contentious probate lawyers. You will work on matters of varying value and complexity, including HNW cases, with support and encouragement to build your profile and develop your career through a clear progression framework.

About You

You will need:

• 0–4 years’ PQE
• Contentious probate experience
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage client relationships successfully
• Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
• Strong IT proficiency
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness
• A proactive, ambitious and organised approach, with excellent attention to detail

About Us

Benefits of working with us:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 50, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 1000 lawyers and support staff, including more than 180 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With 13 offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly across all our regions, and are well-respected as a regional firm with a strong London and international presence.

With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity. We are an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

Note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.