Senior Associate - Contentious Trusts & Estates

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality work and early responsibility

Friendly, inclusive team culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Onsite free car parking

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter seeks a Senior Associate for their Contentious Trusts & Estates team. Candidates should have 7+ years of PQE in contentious Private Wealth work, strong technical expertise in trust disputes, and excellent client relationship skills. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE in contentious Private Wealth work.
• Strong technical expertise in trust and estate disputes.
• Confident communicator with a natural ability to build client relationships.
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development.
• Organized and resilient, able to manage competing priorities.
• Team player thriving in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-value disputes within the Private Wealth space.
• Work on will challenges, Inheritance Act claims, and trustee disputes.
• Deliver exceptional results within a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Contentious Private Wealth work

Technical expertise in trust and estate disputes

Client relationship building

Business development

Organizational skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate - Contentious Trusts & Estates
Exeter

A leading Top 100 law firm in Exeter are on the lookout for an experienced Senior or Managing Associate (7+ years PQE) to join their tier 1 ranked Contentious Trusts & Estates team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a standout specialist team known for its expertise in navigating complex, high-value disputes within the Private Wealth space. From will challenges and Inheritance Act claims to trustee disputes and professional negligence arising from estate administration, you'll be working on a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload from day one.

Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals and business owners to charities, trustees, and landowners giving you exposure to a broad spectrum of work and a varied caseload.

You'll be joining a collaborative, well-respected team that punches above its weight and is known for delivering exceptional results.

What we\'re looking for:

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ years\' PQE in contentious Private Wealth work
• Strong technical expertise in trust and estate disputes
• A confident communicator with a natural ability to build client relationships
• Commercially astute, with a proactive approach to business development
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities
• A team player who thrives in a supportive, high-performing environment

What\'s on offer:

• High-quality work and early responsibility
• A friendly, inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Onsite free car parking

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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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, 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.