Senior Associate/Partner - Private Wealth Disputes

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Lawfront, a leading national group, is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner to head and grow its Private Wealth Disputes team. You will advise high-net-worth clients on complex probate and trust disputes, leading on strategy, client relationships, and mentoring junior lawyers across a busy practice.

The role offers hybrid working, significant leadership responsibility and opportunities to shape the growth of a high-profile private wealth disputes platform within the Lawfront group.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in complex private wealth disputes.
• Proven ability to develop business and client networks.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of contentious probate and private wealth matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships and referrals.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to talent development.
• Drive business development and raise the practice profile.

Skills

Senior-level experience in private财富?

Contentious probate expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Are you an experienced Private Wealth Disputes lawyer ready to lead, grow and make a lasting impact?

We're looking for a Senior Associate or Partner to join our highly regarded and ranked Private Wealth Disputes team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded lawyer with significant experience in contentious probate and private wealth disputes. Whether you're an established Partner seeking a new platform, or a Senior Associate ready to progress your career within a leading firm, we'd love to hear from you.

At Brachers, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team recognised for its expertise in complex private wealth disputes. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the practice, developing client relationships, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.

What you'll be doing

As a senior member of the team, you'll lead on a broad range of complex contentious probate and private wealth disputes matters, providing strategic advice to high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and executors.

You will also:

• Lead, manage and develop a high-quality caseload of complex private wealth disputes matters
• Advise clients on a wide range of contentious probate, trust and estate disputes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, referrers and professional contacts
• Play a leading role in business development initiatives and the continued growth of the Private Wealth Disputes practice
• Actively contribute to the firm's profile through networking, speaking engagements, seminars and thought leadership
• Collaborate with colleagues across Litigation, Private Client and other practice areas to deliver exceptional client outcomes
• Support and mentor junior lawyers, helping to develop talent across the team
• Contribute to strategic planning and the ongoing success of the wider Dispute Resolution function
• Help identify and pursue new business opportunities, strengthening Brachers' position in the market

What we're looking for

We're seeking an experienced legal professional with significant expertise in contentious probate and private wealth disputes, together with:

• A strong track record advising on complex contentious probate, trust and estate disputes
• Senior-level experience within a recognised private wealth disputes practice
• Strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach to client and business development
• A demonstrable ability to build, maintain and expand client relationships
• An established professional network and referral contacts, or a proven ability to develop them
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and people development skills
• Outstanding client care and relationship management capabilities
• Strong technical expertise combined with sound commercial judgement
• The ability to manage a demanding workload while maintaining exceptional standards of service
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to contribute to the growth and success of the team and firm

The Team

You'll be joining a highly regarded Litigation team of 16 professionals, including Partners, Senior Associates, Associates and Solicitors, supported by legal secretaries.

The Dispute Resolution function is led by Michael Oatham , with this role working closely with Deborah Cain , Partner and Head of Private Wealth Disputes. The team has been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, while Deborah has also been inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, help shape the practice and further enhance its market presence.

Why Brachers?

People are at the heart of everything we do. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms and accredited by Best Companies, we're proud of the supportive, inclusive and ambitious culture we've built.

In 2025, Brachers became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms. This gives our people the best of both worlds: the culture and client relationships of a respected regional firm, backed by the opportunities, investment and ambition of a growing national group.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
• Attractive bonus and reward structure
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Regular social and networking events
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• High-quality and interesting work
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a leading Private Wealth Disputes practice
• Access to recognised leaders in contentious probate and private wealth disputes
• A supportive and collaborative environment with genuine work-life balance
• Clear opportunities for further progression and influence within the firm

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for high-quality work, the opportunity to shape a growing practice and a firm where your expertise, leadership and contribution will be genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive salary, annual salary reviews and a discretionary bonus scheme