Senior Associate / Legal Director - Contentious Trusts

Errington Legal; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Sight tests / Glasses discounts

Car Loans

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Errington Legal in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate/Legal Director to lead a growing Contentious Trusts practice within a supportive, collaborative firm. You will work closely with the private wealth team to expand the niche, leveraging an existing client base and delivering expert advice to high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

The role offers hybrid working, leadership responsibilities, and a clear growth pathway as the firm builds its reputation in complex trust disputes.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE in contentious trusts.
• Experience leading a niche practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a dedicated contentious trusts team.
• Collaborate with private wealth to grow the practice.
• Leverage existing client relationships to win work.
• Provide strategic leadership for complex trust disputes.

Skills

Contentious trusts

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Job description

Lead a niche yet growing practice with significant growth potential

Senior Associate/ Legal Director -Contentious Trusts - Cambridge with hybrid working

Client

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

Role

• Our client is looking to hire a Contentious Trusts senior solicitor to lead and shape ateam
• Working closely with an established private wealth team to build and grow a dedicated contentious trusts practice
• 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

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

Benefits include:

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

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.