Partner - Contentious Probate

ROLE: Partner - Contentious Probate Solicitor

LOCATION: Sheffield, Nottingham or Lincoln

SALARY: Competitive based on Experience

HOURS: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday

BENEFITS:

• 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
• 3% employer pension contribution on whole salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP/Cash Plan) offering access to face-to-face counselling, 24/7 telephone and video GP consultations, digital physiotherapy, discounted gym memberships and cashback towards some of your day-to-day healthcare, travel and shopping costs

Sills & Betteridge LLP is seeking an experienced Partner level Contentious Probate Solicitor to join and help shape a growing and high demand practice area. This is a strategic appointment, reflecting both the volume of work already in place and the firm's long term commitment to developing contentious probate as a core specialism.

With a strong existing caseload and increasing client demand, this role offers the opportunity to lead, influence and grow the department, working alongside a collaborative and supportive partnership.

The role can be based in Sheffield, Nottingham or Lincoln, offering flexibility across our regional footprint.

Responsibilities

• Leading a complex and varied contentious probate caseload
• Advising clients on inheritance disputes, estate challenges and trust litigation
• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the contentious probate offering
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team
• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management

Qualifications

• A senior contentious probate solicitor operating at, or ready for, partner level
• Ideally an ACTAPS member or working towards membership
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in growing a specialist practice
• Collaborative, approachable and values led in your leadership style
• Seeking a firm where long term careers, autonomy and balance are genuinely supported