Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Contentious Probate team
• Handle high-value, complex disputes with autonomy and support
• Up to £100k DOE + excellent benefits + scope for partnership

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Contentious Probate Senior Associate Solicitor to step into a key role within a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 team in Sheffield.

The practice has a strong reputation in the market, with nationally recognised lawyers and an excellent flow of work.

There is flexibility in how this role is shaped: you could slot into the established Sheffield team or, for the right candidate with a following, there’s scope to set up and grow a new hub in Leeds with the firm’s full backing.

Who we’re looking for

• Contentious Probate Solicitor, ideally 5+ PQE
• Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, with leadership potential
• Solid experience across contentious probate and trust disputes
• Established client following and contacts would be highly advantageous
• STEP qualification or working towards
• Ambitious, commercially minded, and collaborative

What you’ll be doing

• Running and growing a caseload of contentious probate matters, including high-value and complex disputes
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working alongside a highly respected Equity Partner and other senior lawyers
• Building strong relationships with referrers and clients, with scope to bring your own following
• Helping shape the long-term strategy and growth of the contentious probate offering
• Option to establish and grow a Leeds office presence if desired

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus: firmwide bonus scheme (up to £4–5k annually)
• Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays + 2 extra days over Christmas
• Hybrid working: up to 4 days from home per week
• Flexible hours: core hours model, adjustments possible for individual needs
• Private medical cover
• Mobile phone provided
• Clear pathway to Partner for Senior Associates, with equity considered in the future
• Tier 1 Legal 500 team, working alongside leading individuals in the field
• Long-term career security with a stable, well-established firm

📩 Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

Call 03300 245 606 or email bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.