Contentious Probate Partner: Lead Growth & Strategy

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 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.