Associate - Private Client Dispute Resolution

Henderson Scott; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Private health and wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join its Private Client Dispute Resolution team in Leeds. The role offers hybrid working, handling high-value contentious probate, trust and estate disputes for UK clients.

You will work with leading specialists to develop technical expertise, manage a varied caseload, and progress within a supportive, collaborative environment. Prior experience in complex private client disputes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Experience handling contentious probate, trust and estate disputes.
• Strong technical, negotiation and case management skills.
• Ability to advise clients on complex and sensitive matters.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious private client matters.
• Work with experienced practitioners to support growth of the team.
• Build strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

Contentious probate

Trust disputes

Court of Protection

Case management

Client advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Private Client Dispute Resolution

Leeds | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Tier 1 ranked Private Client Dispute Resolution team in Leeds. This nationally recognised team is renowned for its expertise in handling complex and high-value contentious private client matters, acting for clients across the UK.
This role offers the chance to work alongside leading specialists on high-quality work while further developing your technical expertise and profile within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of contentious private client matters, including:

• Inheritance Act claims
• Challenges to the validity of wills
• Trust disputes
• Estate administration disputes
• Court of Protection-related matters
• Complex probate and estate disputes

You will work closely with experienced practitioners, contributing to the continued growth and success of the team while building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales
• Have experience handling contentious probate, trust and estate disputes
• Demonstrate strong technical, negotiation and case management skills
• Be confident advising clients on complex and sensitive matters
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a high-performing team
• Be keen to develop their expertise and progress their career

Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, complex trusts, business assets or international matters would be advantageous. An interest in business development and mentoring junior colleagues is also welcomed.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• High-quality, complex and rewarding work
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Exposure to nationally recognised experts in the field
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Bonus and annual salary review opportunities
• Private health and wellbeing support
• Competitive pension scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Additional lifestyle and colleague benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a contentious private client lawyer looking to join one of the strongest specialist teams in the market and take the next step in their career.