Associate / Senior Associate – Inheritance & Trust Disputes – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

4% employer pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Career development

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Inheritance & Trust Disputes team in Cardiff or Swansea. The role offers permanent, full-time employment with a salary in the £40,000 to £55,000 range, depending on experience.

You will handle a diverse caseload in this specialist area within a leading regional firm committed to development and inclusive progression. Prior contentious probate or litigation experience is welcome, with opportunities for career growth and hybrid

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £40000 - £55000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,