Associate, Contentious Trusts & Estates

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Contentious Trust and Probate Associate in the UK, targeting candidates with 4-5 years’ PQE in contentious trusts and probate. You will handle high-value disputes, advise on wills challenges, and manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers in significant matters.

The role emphasizes drafting, court hearings, mediations, and active business development within a supportive disputes team and private client practice.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years PQE in contentious trusts and probate
• Strong drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage cases independently and contribute to team strategy
• Commercial mindset with ability to build and maintain client relationships
• STEP or ACTAPS qualification (or progress towards this) viewed favourably

Responsibilities

• Handle complex, high-value cross-border trusts and estate disputes
• Advise on challenges to wills, breach of trust, fiduciary duties, and succession disputes
• Manage own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on high-profile matters
• Draft pleadings and correspondence; engage in mediations and court hearings
• Participate in business development initiatives

Skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Independent case management

Job description

Contentious Trust and Probate Associate – 4-5 PQE

About the Firm

Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for advising a diverse and sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector expertise, and focus on maintaining the highest standards of client service.

The Role

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:

• Acting on complex, high-value and often cross-border trust and estate disputes
• Advising on challenges to wills, breach of trust claims, fiduciary duty issues, and succession disputes
• Managing your own caseload while assisting senior lawyers on significant, high-profile cases
• Drafting pleadings and correspondence, engaging in mediations and court hearings
• Playing an active role in business development initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• 4-5 years’ PQE with contentious trusts and probate experience
• Strong technical ability, drafting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage cases independently and contribute to team strategy
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• STEP or ACTAPS qualification (or progress towards this) will be viewed favourably