Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor in Sheffield. This role offers autonomy in managing high-value disputes and the potential to influence the growth of a new hub in Leeds. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, ideally at Senior Associate level, with strong client relationships and leadership potential. The package includes a competitive salary up to £100k, firmwide bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working up to 4 days from home

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme up to £4–5k annually

Pathway to Partner consideration

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Contentious Probate.
• Experience with complex disputes in probate and trust.
• Ambitious and collaborative professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a caseload of contentious probate cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Build strong client and referrer relationships.
• Help shape the strategy for the contentious probate offering.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Client relationship building

Leadership potential

Commercial awareness

Education

STEP qualification or working towards

Job description

Apply now

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Contentious Probate team
• Handle high-value, complex disputes with autonomy and support
• Up to £100k DOE + excellent benefits + scope for partnership

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor to step into a key role within a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 team in Sheffield.

The practice has a strong reputation in the market, with nationally recognised lawyers and an excellent flow of work.

There is flexibility in how this role is shaped : you could slot into the established Sheffield team or, for the right candidate with a following, there’s scope to set up and grow a new hub in Leeds with the firm’s full backing.

Who we’re looking for

• Contentious Probate Solicitor, ideally 5+ PQE
• Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, with leadership potential
• Solid experience across contentious probate and trust disputes
• Established client following and contacts would be highly advantageous
• STEP qualification or working towards
• Ambitious, commercially minded, and collaborative

What you’ll be doing

• Running and growing a caseload of contentious probate matters, including high-value and complex disputes
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working alongside a highly respected Equity Partner and other senior lawyers
• Building strong relationships with referrers and clients, with scope to bring your own following
• Helping shape the long-term strategy and growth of the contentious probate offering
• Option to establish and grow a Leeds office presence if desired

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus : firmwide bonus scheme (up to £4–5k annually)
• Holiday : 30 days + bank holidays + 2 extra days over Christmas
• Hybrid working : up to 4 days from home per week
• Flexible hours : core hours model, adjustments possible for individual needs
• Private medical cover
• Mobile phone provided
• Clear pathway to Partner for Senior Associates, with equity considered in the future
• Tier 1 Legal 500 team, working alongside leading individuals in the field
• Long-term career security with a stable, well-established firm

📩 Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.