Your new firm
Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence across the South, recognised for its people-focused culture, supportive environment and commitment to career development. With a sizeable team across offices and a strong reputation in private client, business and specialist areas, the firm offers exposure to high-quality work. You will join a respected team specialising in contentious matters involving wills, estates and trusts, guiding clients through complex and sensitive issues with clear, empathetic and professional advice.

Your new role
In this role, you will manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior lawyers on more complex work, take on increasing responsibility, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to client development and wider team initiatives. You will work closely with clients to provide clear, sensitive and commercially focused advice, with strong opportunities to develop specialist expertise within a high-performing team offering quality work and clear prospects for progression.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in private wealth disputes or a mixed litigation caseload involving contested wills, estates, or trust matters, and ready to step into an Associate-level position - typically with around 2-4 years’ PQE. You’ll bring strong communication skills, a client-centred approach and the confidence to think creatively when handling sensitive and complex matters. Working closely with clients, you will deliver clear and commercially focused advice, while gaining excellent opportunities to further develop your specialist expertise within a high-performing team.

What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, opportunities for progression, and a collaborative environment that values professional development. You can also expect hybrid and flexible working arrangements alongside competitive benefits package - making this an excellent career move for anyone looking to further develop in private wealth disputes.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’re exploring new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you.We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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