Partner / Legal Director - Contentious Trusts

Errington Legal; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Partner/Legal Director to spearhead a contentious trusts team. The role offers hybrid working and focuses on building client relationships and growing practice areas within a supportive culture. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years PQE and extensive experience in contentious trusts and estate litigation.

Benefits

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Car Loans

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in contentious trusts and estate litigation.
• Strong ability in building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a contentious trusts team.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice.
• Expand the firm's reputation in complex trust disputes.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Contentious trusts experience

Dispute resolution

Education

8+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Lead a niche yet growing practice with significant growth potential

Role

Partner/Legal Director - Contentious Trusts - Cambridge with hybrid working

Client

This leading regional firm has a collaborative and supportive culture with a focus on excellence

You

• 8+ PQE
• Extensive experience in contentious trusts, disputes, and estate litigation
• Strong leadership and business development skills
• Ambitious to shape a new practice area within a supportive, dynamic firm
• Proven success in building strong relationships, winning work and a client following

Role Details

• Lead and shape a contentious trusts team in collaboration with an established private wealth group
• Leverage existing work and client relationships from the highly regarded private client team
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions
• Play a key role in expanding the firm’s reputation in complex trust disputes and related contentious matters

Benefits

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Car Loans
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

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