Associate / Senior Associate - Inheritance & Trust Disputes

Associate / Senior Associate - Inheritance & Trust Disputes - Cardiff or Swansea
Location: Cardiff or Swansea
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Inheritance & Trust Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist, nationally recognised practice area, whether you are newly qualified or bring several years of experience.

The Role
You will manage a varied and interesting caseload of inheritance and trust disputes, including:

• Challenges to the validity of wills
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• Proprietary estoppel claims
• Disputed trusts and trustee matters
• Equitable claims involving complex family and property arrangements

Prior experience in contentious probate is welcome but not essential. Candidates with litigation or probate backgrounds who are keen to specialise in this niche area are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes
• Working collaboratively to deliver excellent client service
• Building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Participating in business development and networking activities
• Meeting financial targets while maintaining high quality standards

Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will bring:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload
• Confident communication and strong interpersonal skills
• A professional, proactive and solutions focused approach
• Commitment to team goals and personal development

This role suits someone who is flexible, driven and enthusiastic about building a long term career in a specialist disputes team.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and clear career development pathways
• Hybrid working options
• Support for Welsh language development (including funded lessons)
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*