Birchrose Associates
Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor

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Opportunity for an Experienced Contentious Trusts & Probate Associate to Join a Leading Law Firm in the City
The Firm Our client is a leading London law firm with an excellent reputation in the city for a multitude of their specialist departments.
Their reputation was established initially for their particularly standout expertise in the technology, media, and entertainment sectors – consistently ranked Tier 1 in London.
However, the firm’s capabilities spread far wider, and they offer a full service to clients in all industries and sectors.
They have a first-class reputation in the private client space and are now looking for an ambitious Associate to join their leading team.
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Vacancy The firm is known for acting for an exceptional client base of UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees, fiduciaries, and financial institutions, often on high-profile, cross-border matters.
As an Associate, you'll be working closely with partners (who are recognized as leaders in their field), advising on a broad mix of complex and high-value disputes, including:
- Challenges to the validity of wills
- Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claims
- Breach of trust and fiduciary duty claims
- Removal/replacement of executors and trustees
- Offshore trust litigation and succession disputes


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Whilst the firm is able to provide top-quality work, they pride themselves on being able to promote a genuinely authentic work-life balance which is reflected through their chargeable hours being 1300.
Requirements
- Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor between 1 - 5 PQE
- Track record handling high-value trust and estate disputes
- STEP qualification is desirable
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Fantastic culture
- Hybrid working opportunity
To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
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