Associate/Senior Associate-Private Client Dispute Resolution at Irwin Mitchell

The role

Irwin Mitchell is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their Chambers and Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked Private Client Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. This role is for a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with experience in contentious probate, trust, and estate disputes, focusing on high-quality, complex, and high-value private client litigation.

What you'll do

Advise on a broad range of contentious private client matters, including Inheritance Act claims, challenges to the validity of wills, trust disputes, estate administration disputes, Court of Protection-related matters, and other complex private client disputes
Work on high-quality, meaningful cases
Further develop your expertise
Contribute to the continued success and growth of the team

What we're looking for

Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales

Experience advising clients on contentious probate, trust and estate disputes

The ability to manage a varied caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice across a range of contentious private client matters

Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide clear, practical advice in complex and sensitive situations

Effective negotiation, dispute resolution and case management skills

The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team environment

A proactive approach to developing technical knowledge and delivering excellent client service

Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, executors, trustees, beneficiaries or other private clients on complex disputes· nice to have

Experience of working on matters involving trusts, business assets and/or international elements· nice to have

An interest in business development and building professional relationships with referrers and intermediaries· nice to have

Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior colleagues· nice to have

ACTAPS membership or qualification· nice to have

Knowledge of STEP, ConTra or other relevant contentious private client professional networks· nice to have

Benefits

25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave

Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues

Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access

Competitive pension arrangements

Two paid volunteering days every year

Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits

Hiring contacts

recruitment@irwinmitchell.com

Associate/Senior Associate-Private Client Dispute Resolution