Partner - Conetentious Probate Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks a Partner-level Contentious Probate Solicitor in the United Kingdom. This position involves leading complex probate cases, advising on inheritance disputes, and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm's contentious probate practice. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical expertise and a collaborative leadership style. The firm offers excellent benefits including 33 days of annual leave and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor operating at, or ready for, Partner level.
• Strong technical experience across contentious probate and related trust and estate disputes.
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in growing a specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading a complex and varied contentious probate caseload.
• Advising on inheritance disputes, estate challenges, and trust litigation.
• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the contentious probate offering.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team.
• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Strong technical experience in contentious probate

Commercial mindset

Collaborative leadership style

Strong client-handling skills

Education

ACTAPS membership or working towards membership

Job description

Partner – Contentious Probate Solicitor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £90,000 to £130,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor operating at, or ready for, Partner level

This is a rare opportunity for a Partner-level Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our client and help shape a growing, high-demand practice area. This is a strategic appointment, reflecting both the volume of work already in place and a long‑term commitment to developing contentious probate as a core specialism.

The role can be based in Sheffield, Nottingham or Lincoln, offering flexibility across the firm’s regional footprint.

You will lead a complex and varied contentious probate caseload, influence the direction of the department, and play a key role in building the firm’s profile in this specialist area. You will work alongside a collaborative partnership and will have the autonomy to develop client relationships and support the wider team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a complex and varied contentious probate caseload

• Advising on inheritance disputes, estate challenges, and trust litigation

• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the contentious probate offering

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team

• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Senior contentious probate solicitor operating at, or ready for, partner level

• Strong technical experience across contentious probate and related trust and estate disputes

• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in growing a specialist practice

• Collaborative, approachable leadership style and commitment to developing others

• Strong client-handling skills and a focus on high standards of service

Desirable

• ACTAPS membership, or working towards membership

• Established business development track record and interest in building a wider profile in the market

What’s On Offer

• 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank and other public holidays), including birthday leave

• Employer pension contribution of 3% on whole salary

• Life assurance (3x annual salary)

• Employee Assistance Programme and cash plan (including counselling support, GP access, digital physiotherapy, gym discounts, and cashback towards day‑to‑day costs)

• Ongoing professional development and training

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sheffield, Nottingham or Lincoln

• Full-time, permanent

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:15pm

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to [e-mail] or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.