Contentious Probate Partner

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Cradley Heath; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate package

Hybrid working

Flexible office locations

Autonomy to develop practice

Leadership development

Access to high-quality work

Support from litigation/private client

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Birmingham, West Midlands, is recruiting a Contentious Probate Partner to lead the disputed probate practice within a leading regional law firm. The role offers autonomy to shape strategy, develop client and referrer relationships, and work across Birmingham, the West Midlands and the wider region.

You will bring at least 8 years PQE in contentious probate, a proven track record in high-value disputes, and a commercial, entrepreneurial approach to practice development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years PQE in contentious probate matters.
• Experience running complex and high-value disputes.
• Strong track record in developing client and referrer relationships.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and business development capability.
• Excellent organisational and workload management skills.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial approach to practice development.
• Confidence using legal technology and case management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical ability.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to team success.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the contentious probate practice.
• Setting the strategic direction for the department and identifying growth opportunities.
• Generating new instructions and strengthening referral relationships.
• Managing and supervising contentious probate matters from inception through to resolution.
• Developing and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across litigation and private client to maximise opportunities.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Providing technical expertise on complex and high-value contentious probate disputes.
• Managing an existing and growing caseload.
• Representing the firm through networking and business development activities.

Skills

Contentious probate

Client development

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Business development

Legal technology

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Contentious Probate Partner to join a leading law firm in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent job offering a market‑leading package together with hybrid working options and flexibility regarding location of working across the firm's West Midlands offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Contentious Probate Partner or Senior Lawyer ready to step into partnership to shape the direction of a growing specialism within a highly respected and ambitious firm. The successful candidate will benefit from genuine autonomy, strong internal referral networks and the support of an award‑winning litigation and private client offering.

About the Role

As the incoming Contentious Probate Partner, you will take ownership of the contentious probate offering and play a significant part in its future growth and development. This job offers a rare opportunity to shape the strategy of an established practice area while benefiting from the support of a highly experienced litigation department and a well‑connected private client team. The successful candidate will enjoy the freedom to build their profile, influence the direction of the team and develop the practice across Birmingham, West Midlands and the wider region.

• Leading and developing the contentious probate practice
• Setting the strategic direction for the department and identifying growth opportunities
• Generating new instructions and strengthening referral relationships
• Managing and supervising contentious probate matters from inception through to resolution
• Developing and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across litigation and private client to maximise opportunities
• Maintaining and developing relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Providing technical expertise on complex and high‑value contentious probate disputes
• Managing an existing and growing caseload
• Representing the firm through networking and business development activities

About You

You will be an experienced Contentious Probate Partner or senior lawyer with the ambition and commercial acumen to lead and grow a successful practice area. This Contentious Probate Partner job would suit an individual seeking greater autonomy and the opportunity to influence strategy within a supportive and collegiate environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with the delivery of exceptional client service.

• At least 8 years PQE experience in contentious probate matters
• Experience running complex and high‑value disputes
• A strong track record in developing client and referrer relationships
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing colleagues
• Commercial awareness and business development capability
• Excellent organisational and workload management skills
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to practice development
• Confidence using legal technology and case management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and technical ability
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Professionalism, discretion and sound judgement
• A collaborative approach and commitment to team success

Benefits and Rewards

• Market‑rate remuneration package
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Flexibility regarding office location across the West Midlands
• Autonomy to develop and grow the contentious probate offering
• Leadership and team development opportunities
• Access to complex and high‑quality work
• Support from established litigation and private client teams

About the Firm

The employer is recognised as one of the leading firms in its region and enjoys an excellent reputation for advising high‑net‑worth individuals, business owners and families. The contentious probate offering is supported by a highly regarded private client team and sits within a wider litigation department with significant expertise and market presence.

The successful Contentious Probate Partner will join an ambitious, collaborative and friendly firm that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and long‑term development. The wider litigation team is regularly instructed on complex and high‑profile matters, providing an outstanding platform for an experienced lawyer looking to further develop their practice in Birmingham, West Midlands.