Associate/Senior Associate-Private Client Dispute Resolution

Overview

In this role you will join Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham Private Client Dispute Resolution team to handle high-value, contentious private client disputes. You will work on complex matters across the UK and contribute to a nationally recognised practice. You’ll advise on probate, trust and estate disputes, with opportunities to grow your expertise alongside experienced specialists. This is a chance to impact clients directly while working in a collaborative, supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (rising with role level)
• Annual pay and bonus review process
• Health and wellbeing support (Westfield Health, Digital GP)
• Competitive pension arrangements
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of contentious private client matters
• Handle inheritance act claims, challenges to wills, and trust disputes
• Manage estate administration disputes and Court of Protection-related issues
• Address other complex private client disputes as they arise
• Collaborate with senior specialists to develop expertise and contribute to team growth

Key requirements

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales
• Experience advising on contentious probate, trust and estate disputes
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and provide high-quality advice
• Strong client relationship skills with clear, practical communication
• Effective negotiation, dispute resolution and case management skills
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work well in a team
• Proactive approach to developing technical knowledge and client service

• Strong communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Proactive learning attitude
• Negotiation
• Dispute resolution
• Case management

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