Partner & Head of Contentious Trusts & Probate, London
The Firm
Our client is a well‑established, mid‑sized law firm with private client at its heart. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, partner‑led advice to a diverse client base with teams of quality lawyers delivering technical excellence within a collaborative and values‑driven culture. The firm provides an environment where ambitious lawyers can lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Partner or ambitious Senior Associate/Legal Director to step into a Partner & Head of Contentious Trusts & Probate role. This is a strategic hire, offering the chance to shape and grow the firm’s contentious private client practice. You will lead a specialist team handling a broad range of high‑value and complex disputes, while playing a key role in the wider leadership of the group.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the firm’s Contentious Trusts & Probate practice
- Manage a varied caseload including will disputes, Inheritance Act claims, trust disputes and estate administration conflicts
- Drive business development initiatives and grow a sustainable pipeline of work
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and referrers
- Mentor, manage and develop junior lawyers and contribute to team succession planning
- Collaborate with other departments to maximise cross‑referral opportunities
- Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction as part of the wider leadership team
The Candidate
- A qualified solicitor with significant experience in contentious trusts and probate matters
- Strong technical expertise with a track record of handling complex, high‑value disputes
- Proven business development and client relationship skills
- Experience managing and developing teams, with a genuine interest in mentoring others
- Commercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive growth
- An engaging and personable communicator who builds trust with clients and colleagues alike
- Values‑led, with a collaborative approach and alignment with the firm’s culture
What’s on Offer
- A genuine leadership role with strategic influence
- A supportive and collegiate partnership environment
- High‑quality work with an established client base
- Competitive remuneration and partnership package
- A platform to build and shape a growing practice
This role offers a rare opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial lawyer to take the next step in their career within a forward‑thinking and people‑focused firm.
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