Are you a Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes Lawyer looking to join a Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth ranked team offering a Competitive Salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, an enhanced pension and more? This is an excellent opportunity to handle high-quality contentious trusts and probate work within a supportive and highly regarded team.
About the Firm:
A growing firm whose Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes team is recognised for its expertise in the Legal 500 and the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide to the World's Leading Private Wealth Advisers. The team acts for individual clients both bringing and defending a wide range of contentious trusts and probate claims, and its strong international team means involvement in cross-border claims with a European element, all within a supportive and friendly environment that offers a genuine platform to develop.
Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes Lawyer — Position Overview:
- Handle a broad spectrum of contentious probate work, both bringing and defending claims
- Act for individual clients across Inheritance Act claims, will challenges, trust disputes and more
- Contribute to cross-border claims with a European element
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility on office location and some home working
- Genuine opportunity to develop both legal knowledge and career
Key Responsibilities of the Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes Lawyer:
- Working as part of the WTED team to deliver on agreed cases and support the wider team
- Handling contentious probate work including Inheritance Act claims, construction and rectification claims, and Court of Protection disputes
- Managing executor disputes, trustee disputes, proprietary estoppel claims and challenges to Wills
- Delivering individual targets with supervision and working with colleagues across a variety of cases
- Attracting work and undertaking practice development activity to raise the firm's profile in the contentious probate market
- Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and building strong client relationships
- Maintaining files to ISO standards and complying with financial procedures and accounting rules
Requirements of the Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes Lawyer:
- Ideally 4–8+ years' PQE with extensive knowledge of WTED law (less experienced candidates with an interest in and aptitude for the area will also be considered)
- Good technical knowledge relating to the role, or the ability to assimilate it whilst in post
- A team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Proactive and able to take the initiative
- Personable and confident, able to build relationships with people at all levels
- The ability to effectively manage your own workload
The Benefits for the Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes Lawyer role:
- Competitive Salary
- 30 days' annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, an extra day for your birthday and additional leave at Christmas
- Private healthcare via AXA and free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family, all funded by the firm
- Enhanced pension with 5% matched employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance at 4x annual salary, plus the ability to buy up to 3 additional holiday days
- And more
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Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes Lawyer employer: Law Staff Legal Recruitment
As a leading legal practice, our client offers an exceptional work environment for the Head of Conveyancing Legal Practice, characterised by a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive team culture. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements, and flexible working arrangements, all while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the legal function. With a focus on compliance, governance, and client service, this position not only provides meaningful challenges but also opportunities for growth and innovation within a dynamic and respected firm.
Contact Details:
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