William James Recruitment
Principal Associate/Legal Director
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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
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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
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The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Salary up to £105,000
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 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
Apply in strict confidence online or via telephone (no CV required)
Contact: Robert Holland, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
- Mobile: 07951 097 638
- Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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.
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