Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor

Company: Birchrose Associates
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Location: London
Job Description:

Opportunity for an experienced Contentious Trusts & Probate Associate to join a leading, law firm in the city.

The Firm

Our client is a leading London law firm who have an excellent reputation in the city for a multitude of their specialist departments.

Their reputation was established initially for their particularly stand-put expertise in the technology, media and entertainment sectors – consistently ranked Tier 1 in London.

However, the firm’s capabilities spread far wider and they offer a full service to clients in all industries and sectors.

They have a first-class reputation in the private client space and are now looking for an ambitious Associate to join their leading team.

Vacancy

The firm is known for acting for an exceptional client base of UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees, fiduciaries, and financial institutions, often on high-profile, cross-border matters.

As an Associate, you’ll be working closely with partners (who are recognised as leaders in their field), advising on a broad mix of complex and high-value disputes, including:

  • Challenges to the validity of wills
  • Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claims
  • Breach of trust and fiduciary duty claims
  • Removal/replacement of executors and trustees
  • Offshore trust litigation and succession disputes

Whilst the firm are able to provide top quality work, they pride themselves on being able to promote a genuinely authentic work life balance which is reflected through their chargeable hours being 1300.

Requirements

  • Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor between 1 – 5 PQE
  • Track record handling high-value trust and estate disputes
  • STEP qualification is desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Fantastic culture
  • Hybrid working opportunity

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Posted: August 1st, 2026