Contentious Probate Solicitor (Partner)

Job Description Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer / Partner /n Location: West Midlands /n Working pattern: Hybrid /n PQE: 8+ years /n Salary: Attractive package /n Are you an experienced Contentious Probate Partner looking for the opportunity to build and lead a specialist team? /n A highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Contentious Probate Lawyer / Partner to take responsibility for the continued development and growth of its Contentious Trusts & Probate offering. /n This is an exciting opportunity for an established CTP Partner with a proven track record of generating work, who is looking for the autonomy and platform to build a successful practice. /n The existing CTP team consists of a Solicitor and Associate, providing an established foundation from which to grow. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the team, set its direction and develop a leading contentious probate practice. /n The role /n You will be responsible for: /n Managing a varied caseload of complex and high-value contentious probate matters. /n Generating your own work and developing new business opportunities. /n Building and maintaining strong client and professional relationships. /n Leading, supervising and mentoring the existing CTP team. /n Developing the size and profile of the practice. /n Working closely with the firm's highly regarded Private Client team to maximise referral opportunities. /n Collaborating with the wider Litigation team on complex and high-value disputes. /n Establishing and implementing the strategic direction of the CTP practice. /n The ideal candidate /n The firm is particularly interested in speaking to existing Contentious Probate Partners who are looking for a genuine opportunity to build and lead a specialist practice. /n You should have: /n 8+ years' PQE. /n A strong 100% Contentious Trusts & Probate practice. /n A proven track record of handling high-value and complex cases. /n An established network and demonstrable ability to generate your own work. /n Experience of leading, mentoring and developing lawyers. /n Excellent client relationship and business development skills. /n The ambition and commercial acumen to grow a specialist team. /n The key requirement is that you are able to lead a sub-team and develop the CTP offering, rather than simply manage an existing caseload. /n The firm /n You will be joining a well-established and ambitious regional firm with an excellent reputation across Private Client and Litigation. /n The firm has a highly regarded Private Client practice, providing an excellent internal referral network, whilst the wider Litigation team is also highly ranked and regularly handles complex and high-profile matters. /n This provides the successful candidate with the support and infrastructure to develop their practice, whilst retaining the autonomy to make the CTP team their own. /n What's on offer? /n Attractive and competitive remuneration package. /n Genuine Partner-level leadership opportunity. /n Existing CTP team and growing caseload. /n Strong internal referral opportunities. /n Excellent platform for business development. /n Opportunity to shape and grow the department. /n Choice of three West Midlands offices. /n Hybrid working available for the right candidate. /n Supportive, collegiate and ambitious environment. /n This is an excellent opportunity for an established Contentious Probate Partner who wants to take ownership of a growing practice and build a team around them. /n /n