OverviewSenior Contentious Private Client Legal Director or Partner sought for an opportunity at a Top 70 UK firm.The OpportunityThis role offers a senior lawyer the opportunity to lead and expand the contentious private client practice, providing ad hoc and contentious advice on wills and estates and managing contentious instructions. The role involves proactive business development, developing cross-referral opportunities, growing the team and mentoring junior lawyers to support succession planning.ResponsibilitiesLead and expand the contentious private client practice.Provide ad hoc and contentious advice on wills and estates and manage contentious instructions.Act as a proactive business developer, developing cross-referral opportunities.Grow the team and mentor junior lawyers to support succession planning.RequirementsApplicants must have at least eight years of contentious private client experience in a well regarded law firm.Well connected and a proactive business developer.Experience leading a contentious private client team.Career progression opportunities within the role.Opportunity to grow a team.Supportive and collegiate culture.To be considered for this opportunity please contact Jo Wright at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.DetailsSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Legal Services and Law PracticeLocation notes and other postings:Greater London, England, United KingdomCity Of London, England, United KingdomLondon, England, United KingdomPadded notes removed for readability #J-18808-Ljbffr