Trust and Estate Disputes Associate / Senior Associate
London | 3-6 PQE | Leading Top Ranked Private Client Firm
A highly regarded London private client firm is seeking a Trust and Estate Disputes Associate or Senior Associate to join its market-leading contentious private wealth team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a UK-qualified solicitor to work alongside recognised leaders in the field on complex, high-value and often high-profile contentious trusts and estates matters involving UHNW clients.
The Opportunity
You will advise exclusively on contentious trusts and estates matters, including:
* High-value trust and estate disputes
* Inheritance Act claims
* Court of Protection matters
* Complex multi-jurisdictional disputes
* Sensitive private wealth disputes involving HNW and UHNW individuals and families
This is a specialist contentious private wealth role within one of the most respected teams in the London market.
The Team
You will work closely with an established and highly regarded leadership group, including recognised specialists and leading practitioners in this area.
The team is widely recognised for:
* Technical excellence
* Outstanding quality of work
* Prestigious client base
* Collaborative and supportive culture
* Clear long-term progression opportunities
Candidate Requirements
* UK-qualified solicitor
* Ideally 3-6 PQE
* Strong experience in contentious trusts and estates matters
* Background from a recognised London or national private client disputes practice preferred
* Experience advising HNW and UHNW clients
* Strong technical, drafting and client management skills
* Full UK working rights required
Working Environment
* Hybrid working structure with typically 3 days in the office
* Initial onboarding period with increased office presence to support training and integration
* Centrally located London office with excellent transport links
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary aligned with leading London market rates
* 10% bonus
* 1,300 billable hours target
* Private medical and dental cover
* Pension with matched contributions
* Enhanced family leave policies
* 27 days annual leave with additional purchase options
* Wellbeing support, counselling and fitness initiatives
* Sabbatical opportunities and long-term career development support
Why Join?
* Exposure to some of the best contentious private wealth work in the London market
* Direct access to highly regarded practitioners and leadership
* Genuine opportunity for long-term progression
* Supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture
* High-quality specialist workload within an established team
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