Overview
* Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Contentious Probate team
* Handle high-value, complex disputes with autonomy and support
* 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
* Contentious Probate Solicitor, ideally 5+ PQE
* Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, with leadership potential
* Solid experience across contentious probate and trust disputes
* Established client following and contacts would be highly advantageous
* STEP qualification or working towards
* Ambitious, commercially minded, and collaborative
What you’ll be doing
* Running and growing a caseload of contentious probate matters, including high-value and complex disputes
* Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
* Working alongside a highly respected Equity Partner and other senior lawyers
* Building strong relationships with referrers and clients, with scope to bring your own following
* Helping shape the long-term strategy and growth of the contentious probate offering
* Option to establish and grow a Leeds office presence if desired
Salary & Benefits
* Bonus: firmwide bonus scheme (up to £4–5k annually)
* Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays + 2 extra days over Christmas
* Hybrid working: up to 4 days from home per week
* Flexible hours: core hours model, adjustments possible for individual needs
* Private medical cover
* Mobile phone provided
* Clear pathway to Partner for Senior Associates, with equity considered in the future
* Tier 1 Legal 500 team, working alongside leading individuals in the field
* 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.
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