At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling complex trust and estate disputes.
- Company: Reputable law firm known for its collaborative culture and client service.
- Benefits: Top market salary, bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Genuine career progression and a chance to build client relationships.
- Why this job: Work on high-profile cases and advance your legal career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 4-5 years’ PQE in contentious trusts and probate with strong drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Contentious Trust and Probate Associate – 4-5 PQE About the Firm Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for advising a diverse and sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices.
The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector expertise, and focus on maintaining the highest standards of client service.
The Role This opportunity is to join a highly respected disputes team within the private client practice, specialising in contentious trusts and probate matters.
The role encompasses: Acting on complex, high-value and often cross-border trust and estate disputes Advising on challenges to wills, breach of trust claims, fiduciary duty issues, and succession disputes Managing your own caseload while assisting senior lawyers on significant, high-profile cases Drafting pleadings and correspondence, engaging in mediations and court hearings Playing an active role in business development initiatives What They’re Looking For 4-5 years’ PQE with contentious trusts and probate experience Strong technical ability, drafting skills and attention to detail Ability to manage cases independently and contribute to team strategy A commercial mindset, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships STEP or ACTAPS qualification (or progress towards this) will be viewed favourably Why Apply?
This is a superb chance to join a well-established and growing team handling some of the most interesting private wealth disputes in the market.
You will be part of a firm that offers genuine career progression, invests in professional development, and combines top-quality work with a supportive culture.
The role offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme.
Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.
Associate, Contentious Trusts & Estates employer: Taylor Root
As a leading global insurance firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our firm not only provides competitive benefits but also promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal field.
