Trust and Estate Disputes Associate / Senior Associate - Band 1 London Firm

Trust and Estate Disputes Associate / Senior Associate - Band 1 London Firm

London 3-6 PQE

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 CTE role - not a hybrid with general commercial litigation.

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
• 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 (NQ from 88k)

• Bonus potential up to 10%
• 1300 hour target

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support long term success and wellbeing, including:

• 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 CTE market, direct access to leading practitioners, a clear and achievable progression path, and a genuinely supportive and high performing environment.