Contentious Probate Solicitor (Partner)

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Partner to join a leading Private Client team in Birmingham. This unique opportunity offers a relaxed yet professional environment where you can leverage your expertise in wills, trusts, and probate disputes. With a strong emphasis on client service and business development, you will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while mentoring junior colleagues. If you have a passion for contentious probate and a network of contacts, this role is perfect for you. Join a reputable practice that values diversity and inclusion and offers a competitive salary along with an extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years PQE in managing contentious probate cases.
• Strong network of contacts and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service in contentious probate matters.
• Manage and mentor junior fee earners within the team.

Skills

Contentious Probate

Wills and Trusts Disputes

Business Development

Mentoring and Supervising

Education

Qualified Solicitor (minimum 10 years PQE)

Job description

Penny Trotman, a member of eNL’s specialist Midlands and South West Private Practice team, is currently recruiting for a Senior Contentious Probate Partner to join one of Birmingham’s leading Private Client teams. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded practice in the City handling a unique caseload whilst simultaneously delivering a high standard of service to the firm’s clients. If you are looking for a relaxed but professional environment to work in where you are given a high level of autonomy, then it may be worth you getting in contact for an initial conversation or informal discussion.

THE ROLE:

1. Committed to providing a high standard of service to its clients, this reputable leading national practice is looking to hire a senior contentious probate specialist to come in and hit the ground running.
2. As the appointed contentious probate partner, you will have a solid foundation in providing advice on all types of disputes related to wills, trusts, and probate.
3. Applications are sought from candidates with a minimum of ten years PQE in managing their own caseload and supervising, managing, and mentoring junior fee earners within the team.
4. Handling a challenging but stimulating caseload, your skills and experience will be second to none, and you will have a passion to develop a successful career within this area of law.
5. With proven expertise in Contentious Probate and trusts matters, you will be an ambitious Junior Partner or even a Head of department looking to find the next home for your caseload and team.
6. You will possess the ability to develop relationships and undertake business development and networking to further enhance the contentious probate offerings within the local market.
7. Contentious probate partners will be a member of ACTAPS and/or STEPS.
8. Partners with a strong network of contacts and referrers are encouraged to apply.
9. A highly competitive salary is on offer along with a comprehensive and extensive benefits package.

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At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.