Average Probate Lawyer salary in the UK

Are you a talented individual ready to take the next exciting step in your career at Associate or Senior Associate level as a contentious probate law professional?Are you interested in joining a private wealth dispute focussed team, which sits within our wider Litigation team and collaborates very closely with our Private Client team?Do you want to join a leading regional firm, who has the backing of a national group, dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support and committed to ambitious growth?Do you like the sound of a highly competitive benefits package, discretionary bonus scheme, hybrid working, social events and much more? Clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on our personal approach to handling cases. This role will give you the opportunity to undertake good quality work and develop your career within a highly reputable legal practice, whilst also offering a great work-life balance. We're looking for a qualified legal professional with minimum 5 years' PQE, either already at Associate, Senior Associate or even Partner level, or ready to take that next step on the career ladder. The team is very supportive and collaborative, however you will also need to be confident in working independently and managing your own caseload, with supervision from Partners. Our expert Litigation team currently consists of 15 individuals, including: Partners, Senior Associates, Associates and Solicitors who are supported by legal secretaries and paralegals. The team is led by Michael Oatham, but you will be reporting to the Partner in private wealth disputes, Deborah Cain. The Private Wealth Disputes team are ranked Tier 2 in L500, whilst Deborah is specifically recognised as Leading Partner and ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth guide. You will be expected to work with your colleagues across the firm, as well as independently, dealing with a range of interesting work and clients. We are seeking a confident and capable Contentious Probate Lawyer with a strong network, or the desire to build new connections through BD/Marketing and generate new work. You will be adept at managing and prioritising a varied workload, consistently delivering high-quality client service with a proven ability to meet or exceed performance targets. Why join Brachers? At Brachers, our vision and ambition are driven by our people. You'll find individuals at our firm with impressive skills and expertise, who are full of drive and ideas. We see opportunities in challenges, embrace change, and are committed to delivering the best service, reflected in our recognition in The Times 'Best Law Firms List 2025'. We have an open, supportive, and friendly culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, and where people feel happy. This is endorsed by feedback from our staff, which led to our accreditation by employee engagement specialist, Best Companies, as an 'outstanding' place to work and a 'Top 10 Law Firm to Work For'. In 2025, we became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide. With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve. We are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey. Apply now, we reply to all candidates!

Probate Lawyer / 3+ PQE / South Yorkshire / £35,000 DOE / Our Client is currently recruiting an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their established firm in South Yorkshire – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 2200OVERVIEW: • This role primarily focuses on probate administration, with some involvement in drafting wills. You will manage files from initiation to completion.• You will liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth case progression whilst maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal developments and legislation. • Excellent standards of client care and great communication skills are a must. • Applications are sought from Probate Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 Years PQE. • This role is primarily office-based; however, flexible working arrangements may be considered for specific employees when justified or deemed necessary. • Excellent salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Contentious Probate Solicitor | Horsham, Brighton or Guildford | Solicitor, 2-5 PQE | 53-55kThis renowned firm is looking for a Contentious Probate Solicitor whose mindset matches both the drive and compassion of their highly ranked team in one of several regional offices. This Legal 500-ranked firm is searching for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the team of expert Contentious Probate Lawyers within their Horsham office. As a valued member of this specialist team, you'll benefit from friendly guidance and great resources from the outset. Your workload as a Contentious Probate Solicitor will consist of a wide range of contentious trusts and probate work, including inheritance act claims, breach of trust claims, executor/trustee disputes, validity of Will challenges, and various other private wealth disputes. This firm is conscious of its lawyers' personal touch and prides itself on client interaction, making this Contentious Probate job the ideal role for a legal professional who values the impact of their work. To excel in this Contentious Probate Solicitor job, you will: Have 2 to 5 years of experience as a Contentious Probate Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive (CILEx), or Litigator.Be based in (or near) Horsham, Brighton, or Guildford. This firm embraces a culture of community and demonstrates clear career advancement opportunities. You'll have all the guidance and mentorship you require while also enjoying the autonomy earned from your prior experience as you dive into a variety of disputes within a collaborative team environment. This firm is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and believes their employees should all have equal opportunities to thrive. Please let us know if you have any questions concerning reasonable adjustments or diversity practices. Contact Hayley Rose or Chloë at Harvey John for more information about this Contentious Probate job in Horsham. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.