Solicitor - Private Wealth Disputes

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a private wealth disputes lawyer?

We're looking for an experienced Private Wealth Disputes Lawyer to join our growing team at Associate level or above.

Whether you're already operating at a senior level, or you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you if you have a strong background in contentious probate matters and are looking to develop your career with a leading regional law firm.

At Brachers, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that combines exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver outstanding results for individuals and families navigating complex private wealth disputes.

What you'll be doing

You'll manage your own varied contentious probate and private wealth disputes caseload, working closely with colleagues across our Litigation and Private Client teams. You'll also:

• Advise clients on a wide range of contentious probate and private wealth disputes matters
• Deliver exceptional client service throughout every stage of a case
• Manage matters independently whilst working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, professional contacts and referrers
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives
• Support the continued growth and success of the team and wider firm
• Work alongside colleagues across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal support to clients

What we're looking for

We're seeking a qualified legal professional, together with:

• Strong experience handling contentious probate and private wealth disputes matters
• The ability to manage and prioritise a varied and demanding workload
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills
• Confidence working independently and managing your own caseload
• A proactive and commercial approach to business development
• A strong professional network, or enthusiasm to build one
• The ability to consistently deliver high-quality work and meet performance targets
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team success

The Team

You'll be joining a highly regarded Litigation team of 16 professionals, including Partners, Senior Associates, Associates and Solicitors, supported by legal secretaries.

The Dispute Resolution function is led by Michael Oatham, with this role reporting directly to Deborah Cain, Partner, Head of Private Wealth Disputes. The team has been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, while Deborah has also been inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.

Why Brachers?

People are at the heart of everything we do. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms and accredited by Best Companies, we're proud of the supportive, inclusive and ambitious culture we've built.

In 2025, Brachers became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms. This gives our people the best of both worlds: the culture and client relationships of a respected regional firm, backed by the opportunities, investment and ambition of a growing national group.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Regular social and networking events
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• High-quality and interesting work
• The opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in contentious probate and private wealth disputes
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine work-life balance

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for quality work, genuine career progression and a team where your contribution is recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

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