Contentious Probate Solicitor

ENL Legal · Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire

Contentious Probate Solicitor at ENL Legal, based in Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, paying £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£75,000 per annum
Location
Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
7 Nov 2026
Sector
Solicitor

About 12% above the going rate for solicitor

Reference 215305666

About the role

Contentious Probate Lawyer – 5+ Years’ Experience, Bedfordshire / Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus. Working within a growing Litigation team, you will handle complex and high-value Contentious Probate disputes for a diverse client base, with the benefit of hybrid working, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment. Job Ref: 5666

THE ROLE:
The successful Contentious Probate Lawyer will manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value disputes from initial instruction through to resolution. You will provide clear, practical advice on sensitive and often complex private client litigation matters, while conducting legal research, undertaking early case assessments and developing appropriate case strategies. Your responsibilities will also include drafting pleadings and court documentation, preparing matters for hearings, conferences and mediations, and ensuring all court deadlines and procedural requirements are met. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Litigation team and build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with at least 5 years’ litigation experience, together with a strong background in Contentious Probate matters. You will have excellent technical knowledge and be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision. A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach is essential, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to advise clients on sensitive matters with empathy, professionalism and confidence.

THE PACKAGE:
The firm offers a competitive salary together with a performance-related bonus and additional holiday incentive scheme. You will also benefit from 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pension contributions, a healthcare plan and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression are available within a supportive and collaborative working environment.

HOW TO APPLY
For further information or to apply, please contact Kaye Thumpston on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV. Alternatively, call Kaye 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 within 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.

Reference: 215305666 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 7 Nov 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal

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