Associate (2-6 PQE)– Contentious Trusts & Estates (Guildford)
- Recruiter
- Eximius Law
- Location
- Guildford, Surrey
- Salary
- Up to £75,000 per annum
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 16 Feb 2017
- Ref
- HB6/34396
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Private Client, Taxation, Trusts/Investments/Funds
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A new Contentious Trusts and Estates opportunity has arisen at a leading global law firm, for a 2-6 PQE candidate to join their Guildford team. The salary is competitive ranging from £60,000- £70,000 depending on the candidates level of experience.
The ideal candidate must have significant experience in contentious trusts, contested wills, and 75 Act Claims. The successful candidate will work alongside a variety of partners across the group. The ideal candidate must be competent and self-sufficient with the ability to manage own files across a broad case of UK domestic contentious trusts and estates matters.
The role will involve considerable client contact, experience of complex legal issues and the opportunity to support senior fee earners and partners around more complex litigation and trust disputes. The role will involve marketing and business development activities.
The self-motivated candidate must have excellent communication skills, display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, be team-focused and have the ability to work flexibly, self-sufficiently and professionally. As well as having the ability to work with urgency in order to meet client's expectations to a high level.