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Contentious Probate Solicitor (Partner)
Contentious Probate Solicitor (Partner), 10+ Years PQE, Birmingham
GBP 85,000+ (DOE) | Job Ref: 4460
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.
The Role
This role involves:
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Advising on a broad range of high-value and complex contentious probate matters, including:
- Disputes involving wills
- Trusts and estates
- Inheritance claims
- Executorship
- Estate administration
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Driving strategic growth of the practice through:
- Business development
- Networking
- Cultivating new referral relationships
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Managing a varied caseload, while providing leadership, supervision, and mentoring to junior lawyers, helping to build a high-performing team.
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Skills Required
The ideal candidate will have:
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Technical expertise in:
- Contentious probate, trusts, and estate disputes
- Proven ability to manage complex, high-value litigation
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Strong USP for aspiring Partners/Junior Partners/Heads of Department:
- Experience leading, supervising, and mentoring legal teams
- Excellent business development skills, including:
- An established network of professional contacts and referrers
- ACTAPS and STEP membership (desirable)
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A collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
On Offer
- Highly competitive remuneration package
- Established client base with excellent cross-referral opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive partnership environment
- Opportunity to shape and expand a thriving contentious probate practice
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Contact details
Theresa Lucas
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Note: Posted salary/PQE levels are a guide only.
Diversity Statement
At eNL, we champion diversity and inclusion—all suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of:
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Age
- Physical/mental disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity All characteristics protected by law sincerely welcome.
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