Contentious Probate Solicitor in Northampton

Eventus Legal are seeking an ambitious Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join one of the UK’s leading commercial law firms, based within their modern commercial offices in Northampton, Northamptonshire. This is a permanent, full time job opportunity and would suit an ambitious Litigation Solicitor with experience dealing with Contentious Probate matters. Benefits include hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE and bonus scheme, Medicash, pension and bonus holiday scheme up to 12 additional days per year.

Role Responsibilities

As a Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive in Northampton, Northamptonshire, your new job will see you working closely with the wider Litigation team taking responsibility for a varied caseload with a focus on Contentious Probate matters. You will be fully supported by an experienced and dynamic team and have a dedicated legal assistant to enable you to focus on providing high quality service to each and every client. This opportunity would suit an ambitious and confident Solicitor or Legal Executive with a solid background in Litigation who is looking to take a new challenge and diversify into dealing with contentious probate matters.

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious probate and general litigation matters
• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, statements of case and pre-issue documentation and file with the court as appropriate
• Attend court/conferences with or without counsel
• Organise exhibits, documents, evidence, and briefs
• Liaise with internal and external third parties
• Provide assistance with larger technical/complex claims within the team as and when necessary
• Supervise junior colleagues as and when required

Person Specification

Applications are sought from Contentious Probate Solicitors or Legal Executives who have a strong background handling a diverse range of general litigation/contentious matters.

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (ideally 5 years PQE+ but all levels of PQE are considered)
• Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise workload
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
• Self‑motivated and proactive

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining a dynamic and modern law firm in Northampton, Northamptonshire, and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.

• Competitive salary, guide £50,000-£60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week from home
• Bonus holiday scheme up to 12 additional days
• Local transport links in Leicester city centre
• Pension scheme
• Medicash
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Training and development opportunities

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established, full‑service law firm with a strong regional presence and a growing national footprint. Combining the accessibility and personal service of a local practice with the expertise typically associated with larger commercial law firms, they advise individuals, families and businesses across a broad range of legal disciplines and promote a people‑focused working environment. The Litigation team handles a broad range of work and works closely with other departments within the practice. This opportunity would suit someone looking to join a respected practice where they can play a visible role within the team, develop strong client relationships and enjoy a positive working culture with realistic expectations and good work‑life balance.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.