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About the Role

Buckles Law is seeking an experienced Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes (WTED) Lawyer to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of contentious probate matters for individual clients, both domestically and internationally. The firm emphasizes a positive work environment that encourages independent thinking and new ideas, with a commitment to professional development and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the WTED team to deliver on agreed cases and support the wider team as required.
Engage in a broad spectrum of contentious probate work including bringing and defending Inheritance Act claims, construction and rectification claims, Court of Protection disputes, executor disputes, trustee disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, and challenges to Wills.
Attract work according to the needs of the firm and raise the firm's profile within the chosen marketplace.
Conduct oneself in business and personal life in a manner which does not adversely affect the reputation of the firm.
Take part in departmental meetings, appraisals, and any other meetings as required.
Support management in working with other team members on a variety of cases.
Achieve individual targets with supervision.
Project the image that the firm wishes to project.
Identify and undertake practice development activity to promote the firm, specifically the contentious probate specialism, caseload, and client base.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and build appropriate relationships with clients.
Adhere to agreed firm standards and quality procedures, including maintaining neat and proper files to meet ISO standards.
Comply with financial procedures and accounting rules.
Undertake and deliver work in a commercially effective manner.
Delegate and cross-refer work effectively to appropriate personnel.
Continually develop technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements.

Requirements

Preferably an experienced WTED lawyer, but less experienced candidates with an interest and aptitude will be considered.
Good technical knowledge relating to the role or the ability to assimilate knowledge while undertaking the role.
A team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Pro-active and takes the initiative.
Personable and confident, able to build relationships with people at all levels.
Ability to effectively manage own workload.
Submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating suitable skills and experience.

Skills

Wills, Trust and Estates Disputes (WTED) law
Contentious probate work
Inheritance Act claims
Construction and rectification claims
Court of Protection disputes
Executor disputes
Trustee disputes
Proprietary estoppel claims
Challenges to Wills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Pro-activeness
Initiative
Relationship building

Location

Bristol
Cambridge
London
Nottingham
Peterborough
Stamford
Paris
Milan

Work Type

Office based
Working from home options
Full-time

Experience Level

4-8+ years PQE

Benefits

30 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays
Additional day for birthday
Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Private healthcare options (AXA)
Free healthcare cash back plans for employee and family
Enhanced pension (5% matched contribution)
Ability to buy additional holiday (up to 3 days per year)
Group Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

About the Company

Buckles Law is an award-winning firm providing world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.
The firm delivers effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stamford, with international presence in Paris and Milan.
Buckles holds the LawNet Mark of Excellence, is Investor in People Gold accredited, and is a certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to excellence, people, and responsible business practices.
The WTED team is recognised for its expertise in the Legal 500 and the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide to the World’s leading Private Wealth Advisers.
The firm has a strong international team involved in cross-border claims with a European element.
Buckles provides a supportive and friendly team environment with a platform for legal knowledge and career development.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process.