Contentious Probate Legal Director / Junior Partner | Leeds | Leading Practice
Exciting Growth Opportunity in Contentious Probate
I'm delighted to be working with a leading law firm in Leeds who are looking to appoint a talented contentious probate lawyer into a pivotal growth role within their busy and expanding team.
The Opportunity:
This is a genuine progression opportunity designed to support the continued growth of a thriving contentious probate practice.
You'll be working directly alongside a highly experienced and leading contentious probate solicitor who heads up the team, taking on significant responsibility while benefiting from their mentorship and expertise.
The role has been created to allow the head of department to focus more heavily on business development activities, meaning you'll step into a position with real autonomy and leadership responsibility from day one.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Handling the full spectrum of inheritance and will disputes
* Managing your own complex caseload of contentious probate matters
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
* Contributing to the strategic development of the department
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Who They're Looking For:
This role is open to lawyers at different career stages: Senior Associates ready to step up into a Legal Director position Established Legal Directors seeking their next challenge Lawyers ready to make the move to Junior Partner You’ll be technically excellent in contentious probate work, with strong supervisory experience and the ambition to take your career to the next level within a supportive, high‑performing environment.
What's On Offer:
* Competitive salary (dependent on level and experience)
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Genuine career progression in a growth role
* Collaborative culture with an excellent reputation
* Work alongside sector‑leading practitioners
The Firm:
This is a leading practice with a fantastic culture and a genuine commitment to developing their people. They've built an enviable reputation in the contentious probate space and are going from strength to strength.
Interested?
If you're a contentious probate lawyer looking for a role with real progression potential in a supportive, high-quality environment, I'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please reach out via email.
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