Contentious Trust and Probate Associate (1-3 years PQE)

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Disputes are a fact of modern life. Understanding and dealing with a dispute in a professional and commercial way has never been more important. Our Dispute Resolution lawyers act for a broad spectrum of individual and commercial clients in a wide range of complex disputes.

You will work closely with the fee-earners and partners of this busy team, as part of the dispute resolution department.  You will provide legal services to the firm’s clients and help promote and develop the dispute resolution department. 

To work, as part of a team, advising the firm’s clients on a wide range of disputes arising in the context of trusts, inheritance and estate matters, including:

• Acting on behalf of both trustees and beneficiaries in respect of often complex and multi-jurisdiction trust issues
• Providing advice and assistance dealing with disputes relating to the validity of wills
• Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 claims
• Contentious Court of Protection proceedings
• Professional negligence claims relating to trust and probate issues
• Fraud disputes relating to breaches of fiduciary duty, and trust litigation where fraud is involved or suspected
• Provide advice and assistance dealing with civil injunctions in the context of trust and probate claims

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required.  However, material changes will not be made without full consultation with the post-holder.

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.