Senior Solicitor

Gmp Worldwide; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Multiple office locations

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited is seeking a Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor or Partner to lead and grow the department across multiple West Midlands offices with hybrid working.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ PQE in Contentious Probate and Trusts, a track record of handling high-value matters, and the ability to mentor senior and junior team members while developing business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE with substantial Contentious Probate and Trusts experience.
• Strong track record handling high-value contentious probate matters.
• Proven ability to win and develop client relationships.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and leading a team.
• Commercially minded with leadership aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise contentious probate work across the firm.
• Develop the department's strategic direction and growth.
• Manage relationships with existing clients and generate new work.
• Collaborate with Private Client and Litigation teams.

Job description

8+ PQE | Multiple Office Locations in West Midlands | Hybrid Working | Exceptional Salary Package

Are you an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career?

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited is proud to be supporting a highly regarded and ambitious law firm in the appointment of a Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor or Partner to lead and develop its established Contentious Probate offering.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate, Legal Director or existing Partner looking to take ownership of a growing department, shape its future direction and play a key role in the firm's continued success.

The firm recognises that exceptional talent deserves exceptional reward. It is prepared to offer salaries above market value for the right individual, alongside an attractive overall remuneration package reflecting the experience, expertise and commercial contribution they bring.

The Opportunity

You will take a leading role in generating, managing and supervising contentious probate work, building upon an existing team comprising a Solicitor and an Associate.

With the opportunity to mould the department, establish its strategic direction and drive further growth, you will benefit from the support of an experienced wider Litigation team and a highly regarded Private Client department.

The firm offers considerable flexibility, with the successful candidate able to work from any of its three offices, alongside hybrid working arrangements.

About the Firm

The firm has an outstanding reputation within the legal market:

• Its Contentious Probate team is Band 1 ranked in the Chambers High Net Wealth Guide.
• Its wider Litigation team is also Band 1 ranked in the Legal 500.
• A well-established and highly regarded Private Client team provides excellent support and referral opportunities.
• The Litigation department comprises experienced Partners, Associates, Solicitors, Paralegals and Trainees.
• The team regularly handles high-profile matters reported in law reports and the national press.

You will be joining a collegiate, friendly and ambitious firm that combines an excellent reputation with a genuine commitment to developing its people and practice areas.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally 8+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Contentious Probate and Trusts.
• An established track record of handling complex, high-value contentious probate matters.
• Experience of generating work and developing strong client relationships.
• The ability to manage and supervise an existing caseload while identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Experience mentoring, training and developing junior colleagues.
• Commercially minded, ambitious and keen to take ownership of a growing department.

The firm would welcome applications from an established Partner or an experienced Senior Associate looking to step into a leadership position, either immediately or in the near future.

What's on Offer?

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package.
• Genuine opportunity to lead, shape and grow the Contentious Probate department.
• Flexibility to work from any of the firm's three offices.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Strong internal referral opportunities through an established Private Client and Litigation offering.
• Excellent career progression and long-term partnership potential.
• A supportive, collegiate and ambitious working environment.

Interested?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an established Contentious Probate offering within a highly regarded firm, with the backing, resources and ambition to take it to the next level.