Associate / Senior Associate - Inheritance & Trust Disputes - Cardiff or Swansea
Location: Cardiff or Swansea
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)
A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Inheritance & Trust Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist, nationally recognised practice area, whether you are newly qualified or bring several years of experience.
The Role
You will manage a varied and interesting caseload of inheritance and trust disputes, including:
- Challenges to the validity of wills
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Proprietary estoppel claims
- Disputed trusts and trustee matters
- Equitable claims involving complex family and property arrangements
Prior experience in contentious probate is welcome but not essential. Candidates with litigation or probate backgrounds who are keen to specialise in this niche area are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes
- Working collaboratively to deliver excellent client service
- Building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
- Participating in business development and networking activities
- Meeting financial targets while maintaining high quality standards
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will bring:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload
- Confident communication and strong interpersonal skills
- A professional, proactive and solutions focused approach
- Commitment to team goals and personal development
This role suits someone who is flexible, driven and enthusiastic about building a long term career in a specialist disputes team.
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Internal training and clear career development pathways
- Hybrid working options
- Support for Welsh language development (including funded lessons)
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £40000 - £55000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
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Associate / Senior Associate – Inheritance & Trust Disputes – Cardiff employer: Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
Chadwick Nott offers an exceptional opportunity for self-employed Private Client Lawyers in Bath, providing a supportive environment that values autonomy and client care. With a focus on professional growth, you will have the chance to manage your own caseload while benefiting from a fee-share earnings model, all within a traditional high street firm known for its commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Contact Details:
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
