Overview
Trusts & Estates Disputes Solicitor – 2+ PQE – Hybrid
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)
A growing and client focused Trusts & Estates Disputes (TED) team is seeking a 2 year PQE Solicitor to join during an exciting period of expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious lawyer to develop their career within one of the largest specialist contentious trusts and probate teams in the country.
The Role
You will play a key role in delivering high quality legal services across the full spectrum of contentious trusts and estates work. The team advises a broad client base, including charities, high net worth individuals, and financial institutions. Work will include:
- Disputes over wills and trusts
- Financial provision claims
- Disputes involving executors and trustees
- Powers of attorney disputes and contested Court of Protection applications
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload efficiently and cost effectively, working within strict service level agreements
- Assisting senior colleagues on a wide range of TED matters
- Advising clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases
- Handling files of varying complexity
- Participating in business development activities, both individually and as part of the wider national team
- Attending and conducting client meetings
- Drafting and preparing court documents within tight deadlines
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with Bristol as the primary hub.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience
- Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems
Key competencies include:
- High levels of initiative and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment
- Proactive workload management
- Resilience, confidence, and composure under pressure
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- An entrepreneurial mindset and strong interpersonal skills
Benefits & Agile Working
The firm embraces agile working and offers a blended approach to where and how you work. Flexibility is encouraged, with a focus on outcomes rather than location.
You will have access to:
- £50,000-£70,000 salary (DOE)
- Hybrid working options
- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives
- Award winning learning and development programmes
- A supportive, inclusive, and people first culture
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
