Trust and Estate Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

Trust and Estate Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

London | 3-6 PQE | Band 1 Firm

A leading London private client firm with a Band 1 ranked Trust and Estate Disputes practice is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded team.

This is a standout opportunity to work alongside market leading partners on complex, high value and often high profile contentious private wealth matters.

The Role

You will focus exclusively on Contentious Trusts and Estates work, advising on:

High value trust and estate disputes Inheritance Act claims Court of Protection matters Complex multi jurisdictional disputes involving HNW and UHNW individuals This is a pure Contentious Trusts and Estates role

The Team

You will work closely with a highly respected leadership group, including a widely recognised Head of Department and leading practitioners in this space.

The team is consistently ranked Tier 1 / Band 1 and is known for:

Technical excellence High quality client base Collaborative and supportive culture Strong internal progression pathways

Candidate Profile

UK qualified solicitor Ideally 3-6 years PQE Strong experience in Contentious Trusts and Estates Background from a top tier firm (Tier 1-3) in this practice area is preferred Demonstrated experience advising HNW or UHNW clients Full UK working rights

Working Environment

Agile working model - typically 3 days in the office Initial onboarding period with increased office presence to support integration and training Central London location with excellent transport links

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary aligned to top London market bandings Bonus potential up to 10% 1300 hour target Private medical and dental cover Pension with matched contributions Enhanced family leave policies 27 days annual leave with additional purchase options Wellbeing initiatives, counselling and fitness programmes Sabbatical opportunities and long term career support

Why This Role

This opportunity offers:

Exposure to some of the best work in the London Contentious Trusts and Estates market Direct access to leading top ranked practitioners A clear and achievable progression path A genuinely supportive and high performing environment

About Lex Exec

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