Contentious Trusts & Private Wealth Disputes Associate - International Law Firm

Overview 

Hunters Legal is working with an International Law Firm that is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its Contentious Trusts and Private Wealth Disputes Team. The team advises ultra-high net worth clients, trustees, and business owners on complex and high-value disputes, often with cross-border elements. It works closely with the firm’s non-contentious Private Wealth Team and other complementary practices and is recognised in leading legal directories for its expertise.

Team Structure:

The team comprises partners, managing associates, junior and mid-level associates, a trainee, and a solicitor apprentice/paralegal. The team continues to grow alongside the wider Private Wealth practice, reflecting the firm’s strategic focus on this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of contentious trust and private wealth disputes cases, including strategy, evidence assessment, and trial preparation.
• Draft clear and concise legal advice, pleadings, and other documentation.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and internal teams to ensure smooth case progression.
• Conduct legal research using internal and external resources.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to trainees and paralegals as required.
• Assist with preparation of articles and other thought leadership materials.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Support business development and profile-raising initiatives.

Skills and Attributes:

• England and Wales qualified solicitor with experience at a respected law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of black-letter law.
• Highly accurate, detail-oriented, and analytical.
• Excellent verbal, written, and numerical communication skills.
• Ability to acquire, consolidate, and apply up-to-date legal knowledge.
• Personable, collaborative, and team-oriented.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with family-friendly policies.
• Private health and dental care, life assurance.
• Flexible benefits including gym discounts, retail vouchers, and tech schemes.
• Cycle-to-work and electric car schemes.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Wellbeing strategy covering physical, emotional, financial, and social health.
• One paid day per year to volunteer for a charitable organisation.