Associate, Contentious Trusts & Probate

  • Location
    City of London, London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-10-21
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    GBP100000 - GBP110000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2026-09-15

Contentious Trust and Probate Associate – 4-5 PQE

About the Firm

Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for advising a diverse and sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector expertise, and focus on maintaining the highest standards of client service.

The Role

This opportunity is to join a highly respected disputes team within the private client practice, specialising in contentious trusts and probate matters. The role encompasses:

  • Acting on complex, high-value and often cross-border trust and estate disputes
  • Advising on challenges to wills, breach of trust claims, fiduciary duty issues, and succession disputes
  • Managing your own caseload while assisting senior lawyers on significant, high-profile cases
  • Drafting pleadings and correspondence, engaging in mediations and court hearings
  • Playing an active role in business development initiatives

What They’re Looking For

  • 4-5 years’ PQE with contentious trusts and probate experience
  • Strong technical ability, drafting skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage cases independently and contribute to team strategy
  • A commercial mindset, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • STEP or ACTAPS qualification (or progress towards this) will be viewed favourably

Why Apply?

This is a superb chance to join a well-established and growing team handling some of the most interesting private wealth disputes in the market. You will be part of a firm that offers genuine career progression, invests in professional development, and combines top-quality work with a supportive culture. The role offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme.

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