Principal Associate/Legal Director

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Work with Legal 500-renowned Partner

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director to join its Birmingham team. The role offers high-value contentious probate work and the chance to shape the Birmingham practice alongside a Legal 500-renowned Partner.

You will handle complex disputes, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while benefiting from hybrid working and a strong platform for career progression within a respected national firm.

Qualifications

• Senior Contentious Probate solicitor at Principal Associate/Legal Director level.
• Strong technical experience across contentious probate matters.
• Experience handling high-value disputes involving wills and trusts.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of complex contentious probate matters.
• Advise on wills, trusts, estates and related disputes.
• Develop and grow the Birmingham practice with partners.
• Mentor junior team members and support strategic development.

Skills

Senior Probate

Client relationships

Business development

Commercially minded

Job description

Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director – Birmingham – Up to £105,000 + Benefits

A highly regarded National law firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director to join its Birmingham team and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a senior Contentious Probate lawyer to join an established team with the backing of a Legal 500-renowned Partner and the platform of a highly respected national firm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to handle high-quality work, develop client relationships and play an important role in the future growth of the Birmingham Contentious Probate team.

This Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director role would suit a commercially minded lawyer who is looking for a senior position within a strong team, with genuine scope to develop their profile, client base and career.

The Role:

• Handle a varied caseload of complex and high-value Contentious Probate matters
• Advise individuals, families, trustees and other interested parties on contentious trust and estate matters
• Deal with disputes concerning wills, trusts, estates and inheritance
• Work closely with a Legal 500-renowned Partner and wider Private Client team
• Play an active role in developing and growing the Birmingham Contentious Probate practice
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify and support business development opportunities
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Birmingham offering

The Candidate:

• Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor at Principal Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level
• Strong technical experience across a broad range of contentious probate matters
• Experience handling complex and high-value disputes involving wills, trusts and estates
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Commercially astute with a genuine interest in growing a practice
• Ambitious and keen to play a key role in the continued development of a Birmingham team
• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative and established team

• Salary up to £105,000
• Hybrid and flexible workingo>
• Competitive benefits package
• Excellent platform for career progression
• Opportunity to work alongside a Legal 500-renowned Partner
• Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow the Birmingham Contentious Probate team

Contact:

Robert Holland, Retained Consultant

Email:

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More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally, advising on senior and strategic appointments.