Job Description

Partner – Contentious Probate Solicitor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £90,000 to £130,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: Senior Contentious Probate Solicitor operating at, or ready for, Partner level

This is a rare opportunity for a Partner-level Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our client and help shape a growing, high-demand practice area. This is a strategic appointment, reflecting both the volume of work already in place and a long-term commitment to developing contentious probate as a core specialism.

The role can be based in Sheffield, Nottingham or Lincoln, offering flexibility across the firm’s regional footprint.

You will lead a complex and varied contentious probate caseload, influence the direction of the department, and play a key role in building the firm’s profile in this specialist area. You will work alongside a collaborative partnership and will have the autonomy to develop client relationships and support the wider team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a complex and varied contentious probate caseload

• Advising on inheritance disputes, estate challenges, and trust litigation

• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the contentious probate offering

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the team

• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Senior contentious probate solicitor operating at, or ready for, partner level

• Strong technical experience across contentious probate and related trust and estate disputes

• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in growing a specialist practice

• Collaborative, approachable leadership style and commitment to developing others

• Strong client-handling skills and a focus on high standards of service

Desirable

• ACTAPS membership, or working towards membership

• Established business development track record and interest in building a wider profile in the market

What’s On Offer

• 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank and other public holidays), including birthday leave

• Employer pension contribution of 3% on whole salary

• Life assurance (3x annual salary)

• Employee Assistance Programme and cash plan (including counselling support, GP access, digital physiotherapy, gym discounts, and cashback towards day-to-day costs)

• Ongoing professional development and training

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sheffield, Nottingham or Lincoln

• Full-time, permanent

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:15pm

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.