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Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor

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Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

A progressive legal firm in Manchester seeks a contentious probate senior associate solicitor to lead a new department with full autonomy. Offering a pioneering 4-day workweek, access to cutting-edge legal technology, and the opportunity to shape a practice area in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

4-day workweek at full salary
Access to cutting-edge legal technology
Support with professional development

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ PQE in contentious probate.
  • Experience handling high-value, international, and cross-border probate cases.
  • Leadership experience with ability to manage and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a new contentious probate department.
  • Handle high-calibre, international probate cases.
  • Engage in business development and grow a client base.

Skills

Commercial mindset
Business development
Legal tech proficiency

Job description

  • Lead and grow a new contentious probate department with full autonomy.
  • Enjoy a pioneering 4-day workweek at 100% salary, redefining work-life balance.
  • Handle high-calibre, international probate cases with a progressive, tech-driven firm.
Are you an experienced contentious probate senior associate solicitor looking for a leadership role with complete flexibility and a forward-thinking approach?

This is an opportunity to build and shape a contentious probate practice within a firm that is already established in private client work. With a strong client base and an increasing demand for complex, high-value cases—particularly those involving international and cross-border matters—this role offers the autonomy to develop the department while benefiting from the firm’s investment in cutting-edge legal technology.

With no secretarial support required due to their highly efficient case management systems, this role is suited to a solicitor who embraces innovation and enjoys working in a dynamic, agile environment. The firm supports both in-office and fully remote working, making it ideal for those looking for flexibility while still having access to excellent resources and a collaborative team.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a solicitor or legal executive with:
  • 8+ years’ PQE in contentious probate.
  • Experience handling high-value, international, and cross-border probate cases.
  • A commercial mindset with a willingness to engage in business development.
  • A strong network of contacts and plans to grow a client base.
  • Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor a growing team.
  • Strong IT and legal tech proficiency—this firm operates without secretarial support.
Salary & Benefits
  • Salary up to £100,000, plus bonuses.
  • Fully remote or office-based working—your choice.
  • 4-day workweek at full salary, offering an industry-leading work-life balance.
  • Full autonomy to lead and develop a new contentious probate department.
  • Access to cutting-edge legal technology and a collaborative online co-working platform.
  • A progressive, dynamic working environment with a strong focus on client care.
  • Support with professional development and business growth.
Contact Kelly Reid
If you’re ready to take ownership of a growing practice area in a truly flexible, forward-thinking firm, get in touch with Kelly Reid at kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 to find out more.
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