Senior Associate, Contentious Trusts & Probate - Lead & Grow

JMC Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm seeks a professional to join their top-ranked Private Wealth Disputes team in Cardiff. This role involves leading high-value cases, mentoring juniors, and building relationships with clients, charities, and financial institutions. Candidates should have strong experience in contentious trusts and probate and the ambition to develop their career within a supportive national framework.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Death in service benefit (twice annual salary)

Payment of relevant professional fees

Qualifications

• Strong experience in contentious trusts and probate.
• Confidence in running cases independently.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-value cases involving wills and trusts.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to departmental growth.
• Build relationships with clients and financial institutions.

Skills

Experience in contentious trusts and probate

Client relationship building

Education

ACTAPS or STEP certification

Job description

A leading UK firm seeks a professional to join their top-ranked Private Wealth Disputes team in Cardiff. This role involves leading high-value cases, mentoring juniors, and building relationships with clients, charities, and financial institutions. Candidates should have strong experience in contentious trusts and probate and the ambition to develop their career within a supportive national framework.