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Contentious Probate Solicitor
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Contentious Probate Solicitor (Partner), 10+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £85,000+ (DOE)
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contentious Probate Partner to join a highly regarded, national law firm with a long-established reputation for excellence.
JOB REF: 4460
The Role:
- This role will see you advising on a broad range of high-value and complex contentious probate matters, including disputes involving wills, trusts, estates, inheritance claims, executorship, and the administration of estates.
- You will work with an established client base while helping to drive the strategic growth of the practice through business development, networking, and the cultivation of new referral relationships.
- Alongside managing a varied caseload, you will provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to junior lawyers, fostering the continued development of a high-performing team.
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- Whether you are an existing Partner, Junior Partner, or Head of Department looking for your next challenge, you will have the technical expertise, commercial awareness, and ambition to further develop an already successful practice.
- Extensive experience advising on all aspects of contentious probate, trusts, and estate disputes.
- A proven track record of managing complex, high-value litigation.
- Experience leading, supervising, and mentoring legal teams.
- Strong business development skills with an established network of professional contacts and referrers.
- Membership of ACTAPS and/or STEP is highly desirable.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
On Offer:
- A highly competitive remuneration package.
- An established client base with excellent cross-referral opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive partnership environment.
- The opportunity to shape and expand a thriving contentious probate practice.
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To Apply:
Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 for a confidential discussion or email Theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV.
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