NQ Solicitor - Contentious Trusts & Probate - Bristol
Are you a Newly Qualified Solicitor with a passion for resolving complex estate disputes? A Top 100 UK law firm is looking to grow its award-winning Contentious Trusts & Probate team in Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally recognised practice, ranked Tier 1 in both Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
The Opportunity
Play an integral part of a high-performing team that handles some of the UK's most intricate and high-value trust and estate disputes. You'll work alongside leading experts in the field, supporting cases involving:
* Will validity challenges
* Executor disputes and removals
* Proprietary estoppel and Inheritance Act claims
* Trust disputes involving family dynamics and offshore structures
* You'll also collaborate with non-contentious colleagues on estates where litigation and administration intersect, giving you exposure to a broad range of private client work.
What You'll Gain
* Hands-on experience with intellectually stimulating and emotionally nuanced cases
* Mentorship from nationally ranked partners and senior lawyers
* Structured support to develop your technical, strategic, and client-handling skills
* A chance to shape your career in a team that values authenticity, collaboration, and excellence
Who You Are
* A newly qualified solicitor with a keen interest in contentious trusts and probate
* Ideally, you've completed a seat in private client or contentious probate work
* Analytical, empathetic, and confident in handling sensitive matters
* A strong communicator with excellent drafting skills and a pragmatic mindset
Why Join?
* A Top 100 law firm with highly impressive offices in Bristol city centre
* A genuinely friendly, down-to-earth culture that values individuality and teamwork
* Hybrid working available-most team members work from the office three days a week
* Competitive benefits and a workplace that encourages a healthy work life balance
If you're ready to build a career in one of the UK's most respected contentious probate teams, this is your moment.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*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.*
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