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1. Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Contentious Probate team
2. Handle high-value, complex disputes with autonomy and support
3. Up to £100k DOE + excellent benefits + scope for partnership
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor to step into a key role within a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 team in Sheffield.
The practice has a strong reputation in the market, with nationally recognised lawyers and an excellent flow of work.
There is flexibility in how this role is shaped: you could slot into the established Sheffield team or, for the right candidate with a following, there’s scope to set up and grow a new hub in Leeds with the firm’s full backing.
Who we’re looking for
4. Contentious Probate Solicitor, ideally 5+ PQE
5. Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, with leadership potential
6. Solid experience across contentious probate and trust disputes
7. Established client following and contacts would be highly advantageous
8. STEP qualification or working towards
9. Ambitious, commercially minded, and collaborative
What you’ll be doing
10. Running and growing a caseload of contentious probate matters, including high-value and complex disputes
11. Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
12. Working alongside a highly respected Equity Partner and other senior lawyers
13. Building strong relationships with referrers and clients, with scope to bring your own following
14. Helping shape the long-term strategy and growth of the contentious probate offering
15. Option to establish and grow a Leeds office presence if desired
Salary & Benefits
16. Bonus: firmwide bonus scheme (up to £4–5k annually)
17. Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays + 2 extra days over Christmas
18. Hybrid working: up to 4 days from home per week
19. Flexible hours: core hours model, adjustments possible for individual needs
20. Private medical cover
21. Mobile phone provided
22. Clear pathway to Partner for Senior Associates, with equity considered in the future
23. Tier 1 Legal 500 team, working alongside leading individuals in the field
24. Long-term career security with a stable, well-established firm
📩 Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
Call 03300 245 606 or email bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.