Contentious Trusts Specialist

3 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time
Job Overview

The position of Associate Solicitor within our award-winning Dispute Resolution department offers a unique opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals and businesses.

This role involves managing a complex caseload of contentious trust and probate matters, working closely with the Head of Department on business development opportunities, and advising on a full range of matters including:

  • Advising on the removal of executors and trustees
  • Defending claims by beneficiaries
  • Power of Attorney disputes
  • Court of Protection and succession disputes
  • Inheritance Act claims

A successful candidate will have 1-5 years post-qualification experience as a Contentious Trusts & Probate Lawyer, be a member of STEP or ACTAPS, and possess strong technical ability, commercial acumen, and a passion for business development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of trust and probate cases from inception to resolution

Work within a team to develop and grow the department

Demonstrate success in high-value and complex cases

Benefits

We offer a competitive basic salary up to £70,000, achievable bonus scheme, superb working environment, generous company pension, and full benefits package.



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