Legal Director - Trusts and Estates Disputes - Bristol - 5+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Director for its Trusts and Estates Disputes team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years PQE in contentious trusts and estates work, managing complex cases while providing strategic legal advice. This role offers flexible working options across multiple UK hubs and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Agile working and flexible arrangements

Access to multiple UK office hubs

Collaborative team culture

Clear career progression

Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Solicitor with minimum 5 years PQE in relevant field.
• Strong technical knowledge and litigation experience required.
• Confidence using legal IT systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Advise clients on disputes over wills, trusts, executors, and trustees.
• Draft court documents under tight deadlines.

Skills

Contentious trusts and estates expertise

Excellent drafting skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

5+ years PQE in contentious trusts and estates work

Minimum grade C in GCSE English Language

Minimum grade C in GCSE Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Legal Director - Trusts and Estates Disputes - Bristol - 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility across UK hubs)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £95,000

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Director with 5+ years' post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Trusts and Estates Disputes (TED) team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in one of the UK's largest specialist teams, delivering expert legal services to a diverse client base including charities, high-net-worth individuals, and financial institutions.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing a complex caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters
• Advising clients on disputes over wills, trusts, executors, and trustees
• Handling financial provision claims and contested Court of Protection applications
• Drafting and preparing court documents under tight deadlines
• Conducting client meetings and offering strategic legal advice
• Supporting senior colleagues and mentoring junior team members
• Participating in business development initiatives locally and nationally
• Ensuring compliance with service level agreements and firm standards

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a solicitor with:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE in contentious trusts and estates work
• Strong technical knowledge and litigation experience
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal IT systems
• A minimum grade C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Key Competencies

• High initiative and resilience in a demanding environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with an outgoing manner
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Agile working and flexible arrangements
• Access to multiple UK office hubs
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Clear career progression and personal development support
• A wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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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.