Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.
Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.
At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.
Our mission: helping people to a better future
About the role
We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Litigation team in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Bishops Stortford, Royston or Saffron Walden. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, specifically working on Contentious Trust and Probate matters.
What this role would include
- Assisting experienced lawyers with complex cases.
- With appropriate supervision, providing clients with high-quality and proactive legal advice that meets their needs.
- Managing files. Drafting contracts, checking titles, and preparing initial reports to clients on initial paperwork and documentation.
- Applying for and reporting on local searches, index map searches, and any other relevant searches.
- Undertaking and confirming the exchange of contracts and advising parties
What we are looking for
- A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5+ years PQE in Litigation/Contentious Trust and Probate.
Direct experience handling contentious trust and probate disputes, such as:
- Challenges to the validity of wills (e.g., undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution).
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
- Executor or trustee disputes.
- Disputes over the interpretation or administration of trusts.
- Applications to remove executors or trustees.
Our commitment to you
At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:
Professional Development: Access to training programs, and career development resources.
Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.
Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.
Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.
Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.
At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.
By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact.
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