Job Description
Senior Associate – Contentious Trusts & Estates | 7PQE+ | Bristol | HNW Caseload | Progression
A Top 100 firm with 500+ staff and 70 partners across the Southwest and London is currently looking to add to their Private Wealth and Estates team.
This division is one of the largest in the South West, with around 30 lawyers (including 10+ partners) covering trusts, estates, property and family.
Within this sits a specialist Contentious Trusts & Estates team of 8 lawyers, ranked in the Legal 500 for their complex, high-profile disputes.
They’re now looking for a Senior/Managing Associate (7PQE+) to join their Bristol office.
You’ll handle:
– Will disputes
– Inheritance Act claims
– Executor & trustee disputes
– Professional negligence linked to estate/trust admin
Clients include HNW individuals, business owners, trustees, executors, charities, farmers & landowners – a caseload that’s varied, complex and genuinely high-quality.
Why join?
Be part of one of the largest Private Client teams in the region
Autonomy from day one + mentoring opportunities
Hybrid working + strong wellbeing focus
Clear progression with scope to shape the team’s future
In return, you’ll join a down-to-earth and ambitious team that genuinely enjoys working together. You’ll have the chance to work on quality matters from day one, with structured support to develop your skills. The firm also offers an excellent range of benefits including hybrid working, private medical cover, extra leave for your birthday, wellbeing support, and access to onsite fitness facilities.
If you’re interested, let's talk.