Contentious Probate Solicitor (Partner)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Partner-level leadership

Hybrid working

Three West Midlands offices

Strong internal referrals

Business development platform

Autonomy to lead the practice

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer / Partner to lead and grow a specialist Contentious Trusts & Probate offering. The role involves managing a varied, high-value caseload, generating new business, mentoring the CTP team, and collaborating with the Private Client and Litigation groups.

Hybrid working is available for the right candidate and there is an attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in Contentious Trusts & Probate.
• Proven track record in high-value and complex cases.
• Established network with ability to generate own work.
• Experience leading and developing lawyers.
• Excellent client relationships and business development skills.
• Ambition and commercial acumen to grow a specialist team.
• Ability to lead a sub-team and shape a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value contentious probate matters.
• Generate your own work and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client and professional relationships.
• Lead, supervise and mentor the existing CTP team.
• Develop the size and profile of the practice.
• Collaborate with Private Client team to maximise referrals.
• Work with the wider Litigation team on disputes.
• Establish and implement the strategic direction of the CTP practice.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring

Strategy

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer / Partner

Location: West Midlands
Working pattern: Hybrid
PQE: 8+ years
Salary: Attractive package

Are you an experienced Contentious Probate Partner looking for the opportunity to build and lead a specialist team?

A highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer / Partner to take responsibility for the continued development and growth of its Contentious Trusts & Probate offering.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established CTP Partner with a proven track record of generating work, who is looking for the autonomy and platform to build a successful practice.

The existing CTP team consists of a Solicitor and Associate, providing an established foundation from which to grow. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the team, set its direction and develop a leading contentious probate practice.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied caseload of complex and high-value contentious probate matters.
• Generating your own work and developing new business opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong client and professional relationships.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring the existing CTP team.
• Developing the size and profile of the practice.
• Working closely with the firm's highly regarded Private Client team to maximise referral opportunities.
• Collaborating with the wider Litigation team on complex and high-value disputes.
• Establishing and implementing the strategic direction of the CTP practice.

The ideal candidate

The firm is particularly interested in speaking to existing Contentious Probate Partners who are looking for a genuine opportunity to build and lead a specialist practice.

You should have:

• 8+ years' PQE.
• A strong 100% Contentious Trusts & Probate practice.
• A proven track record of handling high-value and complex cases.
• An established network and demonstrable ability to generate your own work.
• Experience of leading, mentoring and developing lawyers.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.
• The ambition and commercial acumen to grow a specialist team.

The key requirement is that you are able to lead a sub-team and develop the CTP offering, rather than simply manage an existing caseload.

The firm

You will be joining a well-established and ambitious regional firm with an excellent reputation across Private Client and Litigation.

The firm has a highly regarded Private Client practice, providing an excellent internal referral network, whilst the wider Litigation team is also highly ranked and regularly handles complex and high-profile matters.

This provides the successful candidate with the support and infrastructure to develop their practice, whilst retaining the autonomy to make the CTP team their own.

What's on offer?

• Attractive and competitive remuneration package.
• Genuine Partner-level leadership opportunity.
• Existing CTP team and growing caseload.
• Strong internal referral opportunities.
• Excellent platform for business development.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the department.
• Choice of three West Midlands offices.
• Hybrid working available for the right candidate.
• Supportive, collegiate and ambitious environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Contentious Probate Partner who wants to take ownership of a growing practice and build a team around them.