Contentious Probate Lead | Senior Associate/Legal Director

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Work with Legal 500-renowned Partner

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director to join its Birmingham team. The role offers high-value contentious probate work and the chance to shape the Birmingham practice alongside a Legal 500-renowned Partner.

You will handle complex disputes, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while benefiting from hybrid working and a strong platform for career progression within a respected national firm.

Qualifications

• Senior Contentious Probate solicitor at Principal Associate/Legal Director level.
• Strong technical experience across contentious probate matters.
• Experience handling high-value disputes involving wills and trusts.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of complex contentious probate matters.
• Advise on wills, trusts, estates and related disputes.
• Develop and grow the Birmingham practice with partners.
• Mentor junior team members and support strategic development.

Skills

Senior Probate

Client relationships

Business development

Commercially minded

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director to join its Birmingham team. The role offers high-value contentious probate work and the chance to shape the Birmingham practice alongside a Legal 500-renowned Partner.

You will handle complex disputes, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while benefiting from hybrid working and a strong platform for career progression within a respected national firm.