Associate/Senior Associate - Wills and Trust Disputes

This leading Legal 500 Private Wealth Disputes team deals with the full range of disputes arising in trusts and estates. The firm's highly regarded Private Client department focuses on international private client work, and the work carried out by the Will and Trusts disputes team reflect this.

With expansion on the cards throughout 2021, this award-winning and tech-savvy Top 100 practice look to enhance its team in the City of London.

The Firm

This top tiermulti-service award-winning firm has a rich history dating back over 150 years. With this history comes an invaluable reputation across their network of offices. Client care is at the forefront of this firm's approach, demonstrated by their extremely loyal clients base, with several generational clients.

They are known for the outstanding quality of work across all their departments, with work often having an international flavour. They are a highly ambitious team and house some of the most sought-after Lawyers in the industry.

They are innovative in their approach, with an open, friendly feel throughout the firm. Work-life balance is actively encouraged at the firm as they believe this delivers a happier, more productive team.

The Role / Team

The Private Wealth Disputes team deals with the full range of disputes arising in trusts and estates. The firm's highly regarded Private Client department focuses on international private client work, and the work carried out by the Will and Trusts disputes team reflect this.

The client base comprises High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families, national and international charities, trustees, trust companies and executors.

The team houses several ACTAPS qualified lawyers.

The work will include disputes surrounding wills and trusts, particularly the firm's international trusts litigation work, in conjunction with their highly regarded Private Client team.

You will be working on a broad range of will and trust dispute matters, often with an offshore element. This will be alongside a Partner and other members of the team, involving a diverse caseload.

Requirements:

• You will be a Wills/Trusts Disputes Associate or Senior Associate 6+ PQE
• You should have a strong technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships is key

Salary and Benefits:

• An above market rate salary coupled with an excellent benefits package
• The opportunity to work alongside legal 500 ranked individuals
• Robust support and clear routes to progress

All of the above makes for an excellent Wills and Trusts Disputes Associate/Senior Associate role with a Top 200 firm based in the City of London.

Apply now, or call Charlie at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation!