Associate / Sr Solicitor - Inheritance & Trust Disputes-Cardiff

Location: Cardiff

Type of Role: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Solicitor to join its expanding Inheritance & Trust Disputes team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a strong and steady flow of high quality contentious probate and trust related work within a specialist, supportive department. Senior candidates, including those at Director level, are particularly encouraged to apply due to urgent demand at the senior end.

• Contentious probate matters
• Challenges to the validity of wills
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• Proprietary estoppel claims
• Disputed trusts and trustee issues
• Cohabitation disputes
• Deputyship disputes

You will work closely with a specialist team handling complex, high value matters and will be encouraged to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

• Experience in contentious probate or trust disputes (or a strong litigation/probate background with a desire to specialise)
• Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Confidence managing a busy and varied caseload
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (essential for Cardiff based candidates)
• Commitment to delivering high quality client service

• Open to candidates from approx. 2 years' PQE through to Senior Associate / Director level

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and clear career development pathways
• A supportive, inclusive and forward thinking culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and the Welsh language

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.