Contentious Trusts & Estates Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Job title:

Contentious Trusts & Estates Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Company

Taylor Root

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded city law firm, is seeking an ambitious solicitor with 2-4 years of PQE to join their leading Trust & Estate Disputes team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a newly created position within a busy and growing practice, offering the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex contentious private client matters.About the FirmThis prestigious firm is recognised for its expertise in high-value, multi-jurisdictional contentious private client work. Well-ranked in the legal directories, the firm provides a collaborative and supportive environment where lawyers deliver exceptional results for their clients.The Team & OpportunityThe successful candidate will join a top-tier Trust & Estate Disputes team, working alongside experienced and highly respected lawyers in the field. The team specialises in representing high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries across a broad range of contentious matters. The role offers exposure to significant and varied work, including:

• Trust disputes, including breach of trust and removal applications.
• Inheritance disputes, including validity challenges and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Court of Protection and capacity-related disputes.
• Crypto-related disputes, including tracing and recovery.
• Advising on non-contentious trust structures and stress testing.
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

The firm takes a strategic and innovative approach to resolving disputes, prioritising sensitivity and discretion, and utilising alternative dispute resolution methods where appropriate.Role RequirementsThe ideal candidate will be:

• A UK-qualified solicitor with 2-4 years of PQE, ideally gained from a top-tier or well-ranked firm specialising in contentious private client work.
• Experienced in handling contentious trusts and estates matters, with a strong understanding of estates, trusts, and Court of Protection disputes.
• Committed to providing high-quality legal advice with sensitivity and discretion, particularly in emotionally complex cases.
• A strong team player, eager to contribute to the success of a collaborative and market-leading team.

Why Join?This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a top-tier team at one of the most highly regarded law firms in London. With a manageable chargeable hours target and a focus on professional development, this role offers a fantastic platform to advance your career in a collaborative and high-performing environment.To find out more about this exciting new role and to apply for this exciting position please apply now.Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .CompanyEstablished in the 1980s, Taylor Root is now widely recognised as being one of the world’s leading legal recruiters. Operating out of offices in the UK, Dubai, Asia and Australia, we are ideally placed to assist law firms, banks and companies with their legal recruitment on an international basis. Taylor Root has a strong track record in the recruitment of: Heads of legal and legal advisers; Law firm associates and partners; Contract/locum lawyers; Paralegals; Company secretaries and Compliance professionals.We regularly recruit for positions in all of the following regions: Western and Eastern Europe; The Middle East; Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, mainland China and Bangkok; Australia and New Zealand, across The Caribbean and Offshore locations. .In areas such as Project Finance, Derivatives or Capital Markets, where an international search is appropriate, our offices aim to provide truly global coverage and deliver a comprehensive candidate shortlist.Through hard work, a professional and ethical approach, and not being afraid to be objective, Taylor Root continues to foster excellent, long-term candidate and client relationships throughout all of its offices.Taylor Root is a member of The SR Group. The SR Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to raising standards in the business environments that we serve. The sectors we cover include tax, legal, human resources, marketing, professional support and executive search, dealing with a substantial number of the world’s leading professional partnerships, multi-national corporations and international banking groups as well as small to medium sized developing organisations.For more information please contact your nearest office:5 Fleet PlaceLondonEC4M 7RD
T: +44 (0)20 7415 2828Suite 614, Liberty House
DIFC
P.O. Box 506739
Dubai, UAE
T: +9714 448 77701918 Hutchison House
10 Harcourt Road Central
Hong Kong
T: +852 2973 6333Level 15, Prudential Tower
30 Cecil Street
Singapore 049712
T: +65 6420 0500Level 12, 25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
T: +61 (0)2 9236 9000Level 4
520 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria, 3000
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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:04:36 GMT

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