Contentious Private Client Solicitor
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £70000 - £85000 per annum + Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
- Posted
- 02 Dec 2022
- Closes
- 27 Dec 2022
- Ref
- BBBH42673
- Contact
- Jonathan Kitto
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Litigation, Private Client, Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity for a junior solicitor with experience in a Contentious Private Client matters. This internationally renowned, Top 50 UK law firm is seeking to expand its team based in the City of London.
Currently undertaking rapid expansion internationally, this is an opportunity full of abundant growth prospects and unrivalled career progression. It is an exceptionally exciting time to join the firm and you will benefit from one of the country's top training programmes.
The Firm
With a 900 strong workforce, this firm has several industry-leading lawyers and operates on a global scale. This practice is at the forefront of the industry in terms of quality. Their name is recognised as a hallmark for excellence by many.
With a 300-year history, this firm is in a strong position to contend with some of the world's biggest firms. Their client base consists of numerous multi-national corporations, public companies, partnerships, financial institutions and private individuals.
This firm is well decorated, awarded for its excellent service with recognition from the Legal 500, Chambers and more! Despite their large size, they have managed to keep a family feel running throughout the practice. They are a Top 50 law firm with an excellent social element promoted with regular events for their employees.
All of the company's lawyers are offered flexible and hybrid working as standard.
The Role
This top-ranking and award-winning firm is seeking a Contentious Private Client Solicitor NQ-2 PQE to join its London office.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside Legal 500 ranked Partners on high quality work. Joining the firm in "growth mode" means there will an abundant of progression opportunities and the firm's size enables it provide impressive training and support packages for its staff.
In this role you will advise on all aspects of trust and estate litigation. This will include claims under the Inheritance Act 1975 and disputes involving the validity of wills.
Other matters will include disputes relating to the removal of trustees and personal representatives, estate and trust administrations disputes and constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel claims.
The team works with a wide range of clients. You will advise beneficiaries, executors and trustees, individuals, trust companies, and other entities such as charities.
With further growth on the horizon, this is an ideal time to join this Top Tier UK law firm. The team has emphasised that there are exceptional opportunities for progression.
Requirements
- You will be an England & Wales qualified solicitor NQ-3 PQE
- Experience in contentious trust & estate matters
- Competent in running your own caseload
Benefits
- Competitive salary, above the market rate
- Private pension and healthcare
- 25 days annual leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- High quality work with an international element
This is a stand-out Contentious Private Client Solicitor position in the City of London with a Top 50 firm during an exciting time of international growth.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Jonathan Kitto at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.