Associate / Senior Associate - Inheritance & Trust Disputes

Reference: ORJ _ Associate / Senior Associate - Inheritance & Trust Disputes - Cardiff or SwanseaLocation: Cardiff or SwanseaType of Role: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 40,000 to 55,000 (depending on experience)A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Inheritance & Trust Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist, nationally recognised practice area, whether you are newly qualified or bring several years of experience.The RoleYou will manage a varied and interesting caseload of inheritance and trust disputes, including:Challenges to the validity of willsClaims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975Proprietary estoppel claimsDisputed trusts and trustee mattersEquitable claims involving complex family and property arrangementsPrior experience in contentious probate is welcome but not essential. Candidates with litigation or probate backgrounds who are keen to specialise in this niche area are strongly encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a caseload of contentious probate and trust disputesWorking collaboratively to deliver excellent client serviceBuilding strong relationships with clients and professional contactsParticipating in business development and networking activitiesMeeting financial targets while maintaining high quality standardsCandidate RequirementsThe successful candidate will bring:Excellent organisational and administrative skillsStrong attention to detailThe ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workloadConfident communication and strong interpersonal skillsA professional, proactive and solutions focused approachCommitment to team goals and personal developmentThis role suits someone who is flexible, driven and enthusiastic about building a long term career in a specialist disputes team.BenefitsThe firm offers:Competitive salary and bonus schemePrivate medical insurance and health cash plan4% employer pension contributionCycle to work schemeInternal training and clear career development pathwaysHybrid working optionsSupport for Welsh language development (including funded lessons)A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunitiesHow to ApplyIf this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:Email: : / The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments 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.*