Contentious Trusts & Estates Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Contentious Trusts & Estates Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Our client, a highly regarded city law firm, is seeking an ambitious solicitor with 2-4 years of PQE to join their leading Trust & Estate Disputes team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a newly created position within a busy and growing practice, offering the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex contentious private client matters.

About the Firm

This prestigious firm is recognised for its expertise in high-value, multi-jurisdictional contentious private client work. Well-ranked in the legal directories, the firm provides a collaborative and supportive environment where lawyers deliver exceptional results for their clients.

The Team & Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a top-tier Trust & Estate Disputes team, working alongside experienced and highly respected lawyers in the field. The team specialises in representing high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries across a broad range of contentious matters. The role offers exposure to significant and varied work, including:

• Trust disputes, including breach of trust and removal applications.
• Inheritance disputes, including validity challenges and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Court of Protection and capacity-related disputes.
• Crypto-related disputes, including tracing and recovery.
• Advising on non-contentious trust structures and stress testing.
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

The firm takes a strategic and innovative approach to resolving disputes, prioritising sensitivity and discretion, and utilising alternative dispute resolution methods where appropriate.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

• A UK-qualified solicitor with 2-4 years of PQE, ideally gained from a top-tier or well-ranked firm specialising in contentious private client work.
• Experienced in handling contentious trusts and estates matters, with a strong understanding of estates, trusts, and Court of Protection disputes.
• Committed to providing high-quality legal advice with sensitivity and discretion, particularly in emotionally complex cases.
• A strong team player, eager to contribute to the success of a collaborative and market-leading team.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a top-tier team at one of the most highly regarded law firms in London. With a manageable chargeable hours target and a focus on professional development, this role offers a fantastic platform to advance your career in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

To find out more about this exciting new role and to apply for this exciting position please apply now.

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