Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Associate

Are you an experienced Contentious Trusts & Probate lawyer with a keen interest in supporting HNW individuals and families? Join this Top 50 Firm and manage an array of high-value probate & trusts disputes, with strong prospects to progress towards Director & Partnership.

Homing offices across all major UK cities, this Top 50 Firm have become an absolute national powerhouse in the legal industry, reinforced by their £100m+ turnover. And if their financial success isn't enough, their recognition in 'Times 100 Best Companies to Work For' illustrates the consistent class that oozes throughout every office.

Employing over 800 members of staff, this firm offer unbeatable investment in talented people, and this is reflected in the quality of work they provide. Their diverse client base ranges from influential figures in the retail sector to financial heavyweights such as Lloyds Bank and Experian, which makes for a stimulating and rewarding work lifestyle.

But their investment doesn't stop there. Recent increases in expenditure towards legal tech confirm their commitment to perfecting practical legal solutions that benefit clients' business and personal objectives. Additionally, their surge in partnership recruits reinforces their trust in employee abilities alongside the ethos they possess that good performance deserves recognition, which is absolutely why this firm boasts an unrivalled employee retention rate.

The Role:

• This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Associate to join the firm's offices in Leeds, with hybrid working in place
• Earning Legal 500 accreditation, the Contentious Private Client team regularly handle all aspects of trusts & probate litigation for families and HNW individuals, with issues often complex in nature and high-value
• To align with this, you will manage a diverse caseload, including Inheritance Act claims, ownership of assets disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, business property relief and spouse exemption
• As a Senior Associate, you will also have the opportunity to get involved in business development and further shape the future strategy of the wider department
• In return, you can expect to receive plenty of opportunities to progress within the team towards director and partner level

The Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor with 4 to 6 years PQE
• Strong business development capabilities & an entrepreneurial flair

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid working

This is a standout opportunity for a Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Associate to join the firm's vibrant office in Leeds.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.