Senior Associate Contentious Trusts & Estates, Bristol

Overview

In this role you join Chadwick Nott’s client, a leading law firm in Exeter, as a Senior/Managing Associate in the Contentious Trusts & Estates team. You will manage a varied caseload across high-net-worth and complex private wealth disputes, advising on will disputes, Inheritance Act claims, and trust litigation. You’ll cultivate long-term client relationships, support business development, and mentor junior colleagues within a collaborative, hybrid-working environment. This is a chance to contribute to a top regional private wealth litigation practice and help drive growth and client engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• Comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing support and initiatives
• Positive work-life balance
• Inclusive and respectful working environment
• Clear pathways for career progression

Responsibilities

• Advising on will disputes, Inheritance Act claims, and trust litigation
• Handling professional negligence claims related to estate and trust administration
• Managing complex and sensitive matters with autonomy
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team growth

Key requirements

• 7+ years PQE in contentious Private Wealth or Trusts & Estates
• Strong technical knowledge and litigation experience
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proven ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Enthusiasm for business development and client engagement
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to firm culture

• excellent communication
• client care
• collaboration and inclusiveness
• time management under pressure
• strong technical knowledge in contentious Private Wealth or Trusts & Estates
• litigation experience

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