Contentious Probate Associate

Recruiter
JMC Legal
Location
England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
Salary
£50000 - £65000 per annum
Posted
03 Oct 2022
Closes
19 Oct 2022
Ref
BBBH39191
Contact
Lucy Burt
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Forward thinking and entrepreneurial in spirit, this is a standout opportunity to for a Contentious Probate Associate to join a high calibre, Top 100 practice. You will be part of an award-winning team, which houses Chambers ranked Lawyers.

You will have exposure to a brilliant client pool as well as working on the most diverse work.

The Firm

This Top 100 firm has one of the most well-respected names for quality work across Yorkshire. They are a multi-service practice, with HNW flavour throughout their departments. The firm punches well above their weight and their main competitors are impressively some Top 50 firms, they deal on par with some of the country's most well-known law firms.

They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size, this is due to a dynamic team, some strategic key hires, and an influx of work, which covers both domestic and international matters.

They have won many awards and accolades and this is paramount to the core values engrained within the firm. This firm show a vibrant approach to the legal sector and work with Celebrities, Sports Stars, HNW families and Businesses.

The Role

This highly regarded practice is looking for a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their Leeds office.

This firm is recognised for the UHNW and HNW individuals and Families client services. With a number of Legal 500, chambers and Partners and Spears 500 in their ranks you will be part of an award-winning Family team.

The team works across all areas of Contentious Probate work, representing (often HNW/UHNW) clients both in the UK and abroad. You will, therefore, be involved in working across a broad client base including; contesting validity of wills, inheritance disputes, will rectification, executor and trustee disputes and deputy investigations.

This role comes with excellent prospects for progression. You will have the opportunity to develop you own caseload as well as assisting on more complex cases with partners in the team.

Requirements

  • You will be a Contentious Probate Solicitor (3-6 years PQE)
  • You should have excellent technical knowledge
  • If you are coming from a commercial litigation background, you should have solid experience within contentious probate matters

Remuneration

  • Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of experience and Practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Contentious Probate Associate to join this Top 100 Practice in their Leeds office.

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