Contentious Probate Lawyer: Legal Director Path (Hybrid)

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Contentious Probate Legal Director or Junior Partner to take on significant responsibility in a pivotal growth role within their expanding team. Ideal candidates will have a background in contentious probate law, supervisory skills, and the ambition to advance in a supportive environment. The role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work arrangements, and the chance to work alongside sector leaders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Genuine career progression

Collaborative culture

Work alongside sector‑leading practitioners

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contentious probate expertise

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Job description

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Contentious Probate Legal Director or Junior Partner to take on significant responsibility in a pivotal growth role within their expanding team. Ideal candidates will have a background in contentious probate law, supervisory skills, and the ambition to advance in a supportive environment. The role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work arrangements, and the chance to work alongside sector leaders.