Contentious Probate Partner

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Contentious Probate Partner with extensive experience to enhance their department. This position offers a market-leading salary of up to £160,000, along with benefits including 30 days of annual leave and potential for equity. Exceptional candidates will have a strong client following and leadership skills, focusing on both legal expertise and business development.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

30 days annual leave

Lucrative bonus

Life assurance

Opportunity for Equity

Qualifications

• At least 6 years post-qualification experience in contentious probate.
• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for business development.
• Member of ACTAPS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the commercial offering and grow the department.
• Attend marketing/networking events to bring in work.
• Advise on removal of executors and trustees.

Skills

Contentious Probate experience

Business development

Legal leadership

Networking skills

Job description

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Role

Contentious Probate Partner - Birmingham - Up to £160,000 salary

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning Contentious Probate department, ranked in both The Legal 500 and The Chambers, offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals.

The team of existing solicitors handles a full range of matters including advising on the removal of executors and trustees, defending claims by beneficiaries, Power of Attorney disputes, court of protection and succession disputes and Inheritance Act claims.

Due to the significant development and expansion of the firm’s commercial offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate/ Partner to work alongside the Managing Partner to strengthen their commercial offering and grow the department.

The Candidate

• Contentious Probate Solicitor/Partner with at least 6 years post-qualification experience
• A portable client following would be highly advantageous
• Member of ACTAPS is highly desirable
• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for business development
• Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Market-leading salary – Up to £160,000 DOE
• 30 days annual leave
• Lucrative bonus
• Life assurance
• Opportunity for Equity

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation

Contact Robert Holland, Recruitment Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Business Development

Industries

• Law Practice, Legal Services, and Staffing and Recruiting

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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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