Principal Associate/Legal Director

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director – Birmingham – Up to £105,000 + Benefits

A highly regarded National law firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director to join its Birmingham team and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a senior Contentious Probate lawyer to join an established team with the backing of a Legal 500-renowned Partner and the platform of a highly respected national firm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to handle high-quality work, develop client relationships and play an important role in the future growth of the Birmingham Contentious Probate team.

This Contentious Probate Principal Associate / Legal Director role would suit a commercially minded lawyer who is looking for a senior position within a strong team, with genuine scope to develop their profile, client base and career.

The Role:

  • Handle a varied caseload of complex and high-value Contentious Probate matters
  • Advise individuals, families, trustees and other interested parties on contentious trust and estate matters
  • Deal with disputes concerning wills, trusts, estates and inheritance
  • Work closely with a Legal 500-renowned Partner and wider Private Client team
  • Play an active role in developing and growing the Birmingham Contentious Probate practice
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships
  • Identify and support business development opportunities
  • Mentor and support more junior members of the team
  • Contribute to the strategic development of the Birmingham offering

The Candidate:

  • Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor at Principal Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level
  • Strong technical experience across a broad range of contentious probate matters
  • Experience handling complex and high-value disputes involving wills, trusts and estates
  • Strong client relationship and business development skills
  • Commercially astute with a genuine interest in growing a practice
  • Ambitious and keen to play a key role in the continued development of a Birmingham team
  • Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative and established team
  • Salary up to £105,000
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Excellent platform for career progression
  • Opportunity to work alongside a Legal 500-renowned Partner
  • Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow the Birmingham Contentious Probate team

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Posted: October 24th, 2026