REALM RECRUIT
Contentious Probate Senior Associate
Contentious Probate Senior Associate at REALM RECRUIT, based in Sheffield, Yorkshire, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Sheffield, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
8% below the typical rate for solicitor
Reference 534433831337723878
About the role
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- 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)
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re looking for the chance to step into a high-profile role with real growth potential — and the backing of a top Legal 500 team — contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [email removed] or call [phone removed] for a confidential chat.
Reference: 534433831337723878 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via REALM RECRUIT
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