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The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector expertise, and focus on maintaining the highest standards of client service.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This opportunity is to join a highly respected disputes team within the private client practice, specialising in contentious trusts and probate matters. The role encompasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acting on complex, high-value and often cross-border trust and estate disputes<\/li>\n<li>Advising on challenges to wills, breach of trust claims, fiduciary duty issues, and succession disputes<\/li>\n<li>Managing your own caseload while assisting senior lawyers on significant, high-profile cases<\/li>\n<li>Drafting pleadings and correspondence, engaging in mediations and court hearings<\/li>\n<li>Playing an active role in business development initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What They&#8217;re Looking For<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-5 years&#8217; PQE with contentious trusts and probate experience<\/li>\n<li>Strong technical ability, drafting skills and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage cases independently and contribute to team strategy<\/li>\n<li>A commercial mindset, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships<\/li>\n<li>STEP or ACTAPS qualification (or progress towards this) will be viewed favourably<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a superb chance to join a well-established and growing team handling some of the most interesting private wealth disputes in the market. You will be part of a firm that offers genuine career progression, invests in professional development, and combines top-quality work with a supportive culture. The role offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-size: 8pt\">Please note our advertisements use PQE\/salary levels purely as a guide. 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