* Build your own legacy in contentious probate with the backing of a top-tier firm
* Tier 1 Legal 500 firm
* Future equity potential
Are you a seasoned contentious probate lawyer ready to lead, grow a team, and make a name for yourself? We’re working on a unique opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm in Sheffield as a Senior Associate or Salaried Partner. With a recent senior departure, there’s a real gap to step into — supported by an established, high-performing team and a forward-thinking leadership group.
There’s the option to bring a trusted legal assistant with you, and for the right person, this role could quickly evolve into a strategic position shaping the future of the firm’s contentious probate offering.
Who we’re looking for
* Senior Associate or Partner-level contentious probate solicitor
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in contentious probate work
* Confident handling your own complex caseload and mentoring junior lawyers
* Ambitious, with the potential (or desire) to bring or grow a following
* Open to Sheffield or Leeds-based candidates
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (they’ll pay what it takes for the right person)
* Salaried Partner or Senior Associate title, depending on experience
* Route to equity for the right person in the future
* 30 days’ holiday + 2 days Christmas shutdown + bank holidays
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working available
* Private medical insurance
* Mobile phone provided
* Firm-wide bonus scheme (top earners up to £4–5k)
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you're looking for the chance to step into a high-profile role with real growth potential — and the backing of a top Legal 500 team — contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr