Legal Director – Trusts and Estates Disputes – Bristol – 5+ PQE (ORJ921956722) Bristol, England

Salary: GBP70000 - GBP95000 per annum

Legal Director – Trusts and Estates Disputes – Bristol – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility across UK hubs)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £95,000

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Director with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Trusts and Estates Disputes (TED) team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in one of the UK’s largest specialist teams, delivering expert legal services to a diverse client base including charities, high-net-worth individuals, and financial institutions.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for:

  • Managing a complex caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters
  • Advising clients on disputes over wills, trusts, executors, and trustees
  • Handling financial provision claims and contested Court of Protection applications
  • Drafting and preparing court documents under tight deadlines
  • Conducting client meetings and offering strategic legal advice
  • Supporting senior colleagues and mentoring junior team members
  • Participating in business development initiatives locally and nationally
  • Ensuring compliance with service level agreements and firm standards


Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:

  • A minimum of 5 years PQE in contentious trusts and estates work
  • Strong technical knowledge and litigation experience
  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills
  • Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal IT systems
  • A minimum grade C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)


Key Competencies

  • High initiative and resilience in a demanding environment
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with an outgoing manner
  • Excellent negotiation and communication abilities


Benefits
The firm offers:

  • Agile working and flexible arrangements
  • Access to multiple UK office hubs
  • A collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Clear career progression and personal development support
  • A wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives


How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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