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.