Private Wealth Disputes Associate - Top Ranked Team

Hunters Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

CSR days

Birthday day off

Death in service benefit (2x annual)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at local businesses

Professional fees paid where required

Job summary

Hunters Legal is seeking an experienced Private Wealth Disputes Associate to join its Top Ranked Team in London. You will handle contested wills, trusts and estates while mentoring junior lawyers and supporting the Head of Department.

Working closely with senior partners, you will contribute to growth, client development and the continued success of the practice. The firm prides itself on a collegiate culture and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience across private wealth disputes.
• Excellent organisational and case management skills.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior lawyers.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth of a successful practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private wealth disputes, including contentious wills, trusts and estates.
• Advising clients on complex and sensitive private wealth matters.
• Supporting the supervision, development and mentoring of junior lawyers.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to business development and wider practice development initiatives.
• Working collaboratively within a collegiate and supportive team environment.
• Managing matters independently while maintaining strong organisational and time-management skills.

Skills

Private wealth disputes

Case management

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACTAPS qualification

STEP Diploma

Job description

• London
• Permanent

The Opportunity

Hunters Legal is working with a Top Ranked Team recognised for its expertise across the full range of private wealth disputes. The team advises on complex matters including will disputes, Inheritance Act claims, onshore and offshore trust disputes, equitable claims and Court of Protection disputes.

The team represents a diverse client base, including individuals, professional executors, trust corporations, charities and financial institutions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Private Wealth Disputes Associate to join the team and play an important role in its continued growth.

The Role

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of contested will, trust and estate matters, while also supporting the supervision and development of junior lawyers within the team.

Working closely with the Head of Department, the Associate will contribute to the team's wider growth strategy and have the opportunity to play an active role in developing the practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of private wealth disputes, including contentious wills, trusts and estates.
• Advising clients on complex and sensitive private wealth matters.
• Supporting the supervision, development and mentoring of junior lawyers.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to business development and wider practice development initiatives.
• Working collaboratively within a collegiate and supportive team environment.
• Managing matters independently while maintaining strong organisational and time-management skills.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Private Wealth Disputes lawyer with a strong track record in contentious wills, trusts and estates.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong technical experience across private wealth disputes.
• Excellent organisational and case management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior lawyers.
• A strong understanding of business development and client relationship management.
• A collaborative and collegiate approach to working within a team.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth of a successful and expanding practice.
• ACTAPS qualification is required.
• STEP Diploma is highly desirable.

The Team

This is an opportunity to join a successful, supportive and ambitious team with an established reputation in the private wealth disputes market.

The successful candidate will benefit from strong support from the Head of Department, while having the autonomy to develop their own expertise, client relationships and contribution to the wider practice.

The wider firm is a leading full-service UK law firm with an established presence across the country. Its work spans a broad range of sectors and client groups, including businesses, individuals, financial institutions, public sector organisations, property companies, educational establishments and utilities providers.

The firm's culture is collegiate, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality legal work while supporting its people and the communities in which it operates.

Community & Culture

The firm places significant emphasis on giving back to the community, supporting charities through fundraising, donations and volunteering.

Employees are encouraged to get involved in charitable initiatives and community projects, with opportunities to contribute to causes at both a local and national level.

The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive package, including:

• Minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service benefit equivalent to twice annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at local businesses
• Professional fees paid where required for the role

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.