Contentious Trusts & Estates Associate

London – £65,000 - £85,000

Associate – Contentious Trusts & Estates
Central London 
Top 100 
Tier Ranked Legal 500 

A leading London-based private client law firm is seeking a talented Associate to join its highly regarded Contentious Trusts & Estates team.

Recognised as a market leader in private wealth disputes, the team advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, executors, charities and other fiduciaries on a wide range of complex and often high-value disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop a specialist contentious private wealth practice within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

The Opportunity Working as part of an established and respected team, you will assist with and manage a broad range of contentious trusts and estates matters, including:

• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• Will validity disputes, including challenges involving testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud and knowledge and approval
• Domestic and cross-border trust disputes
• Breach of trust and fiduciary duty claims
• Trustee and executor removal applications
• Court of Protection and attorney disputes
• Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims
• Estate administration disputes
• Charity and foundation-related disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and settlement negotiations
• High Court litigation and procedural matters

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on technically challenging and often high-profile matters while taking increasing responsibility for your own caseload.

About You The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Around 2–3 years' PQE as a qualified solicitor
• Experience gained within a recognised contentious trusts, estates or private wealth disputes practice
• Strong technical knowledge of contentious probate, trusts and estate litigation
• Experience of High Court litigation procedures
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Strong organisational and case management abilities
• A commercial and client-focused approach
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Strong academic credentials

This position would suit an ambitious junior associate seeking to establish themselves within a leading contentious trusts and estates practice and gain exposure to some of the most complex and interesting private wealth disputes in the market. Apply with your up to date CV now!