At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex trust and estate disputes while managing your own caseload.
- Company: Reputable law firm known for its collaborative culture and client service excellence.
- Benefits: Top market salary, attractive bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values your growth and expertise.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team tackling fascinating private wealth disputes with genuine career progression.
- Qualifications: 4-5 years’ PQE in contentious trusts and probate with strong drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ 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 & Probate employer: Taylor Root
At Taylor Root, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a supportive environment where innovative legal solutions thrive. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages meaningful contributions to our exciting creative business.
