- Build your own legacy in contentious probate with the backing of a top-tier firm
- Tier 1 Legal 500 firm
- Future equity potential
Are you a seasoned contentious probate lawyer ready to lead, grow a team, and make a name for yourself? We’re working on a unique opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm in Sheffield as a Senior Associate or Salaried Partner. With a recent senior departure, there’s a real gap to step into — supported by an established, high-performing team and a forward-thinking leadership group. There’s the option to bring a trusted legal assistant with you, and for the right person, this role could quickly evolve into a strategic position shaping the future of the firm’s contentious probate offering.
Who we’re looking for
- Senior Associate or Partner-level contentious probate solicitor
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in contentious probate work
- Confident handling your own complex caseload and mentoring junior lawyers
- Ambitious, with the potential (or desire) to bring or grow a following
- Open to Sheffield or Leeds-based candidates
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (they’ll pay what it takes for the right person)
- Salaried Partner or Senior Associate title, depending on experience
- Route to equity for the right person in the future
- 30 days’ holiday + 2 days Christmas shutdown + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working available
- Private medical insurance
- Mobile phone provided
- Firm-wide bonus scheme (top earners up to £4–5k)
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Contentious Probate Senior Associate employer: Realm Recruit
Join a dynamic and expanding national law firm that prioritises flexibility and autonomy for its employees. With a focus on managing a low-volume caseload of serious Clinical Negligence claims, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and offers opportunities to handle complex cases. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a hybrid model with just two office days per month, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
