Private Wealth Disputes Associate
iCIMS
Private Wealth Disputes Associate
Salary Not Specified
iCIMS, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 18 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 54cbbf5edd9a4c1f8dc6596a4c109e96
Full Job Description
- Taking responsibility for the running all aspects of a case (you will be offered a high level of responsibility from an early stage) including:
- Contributing to the profile of the team and undertaking business development activities from the outset, including:
- England and Wales qualified lawyer, looking at progressing their career with experience at an established firm.
- A willingness to take on a variety private wealth and trust dispute cases.
- Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with a technical background or training seat in trust and private wealth disputes. However, we are also willing to consider diligent and ambitious candidates from other top firms with a background in general commercial litigation who have an interest and background in other types of technical/'black letter law" litigation and who are looking for a new challenge.
- Highly technical mindset, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and numerical communication skills.
- Ability to acquire and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law.
- Personable and positive attitude and enjoys working together in a
We are looking for a junior to mid-level associate (1 to 3 PQE) to join the friendly and ambitious Private Wealth Team, which is growing in conjunction with the wider Private Wealth Team at Stephenson Harwood. Candidates with equivalent experience will be considered. - Individuality - We encourage creativity and develop talent
- Commitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standard
- Teamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationships
- Straight talking - We say what we mean and do what we say
+ Undertaking initial legal analysis and feeding into strategy at the outset of a case.
+ Liaising with the client, other team members and counsel as required.
+ Clear, concise and unambiguous preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal advice, including undertaking legal research using internal and external knowledge management resources.
+ Considering and advising on evidence materials and strategy and preparation for trial.
+ Assisting in the preparation of legal articles.
+ Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts.
+ Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within Stephenson Harwood.
+ Attending business development and profile-raising events, including attending a variety of national and international conferences.
This role would sit within the Private Wealth team, which is part of the wider Employment, Pensions and Private Wealth department. The core team comprises 2 partners, 1 managing associate, 2 mid-level associates, 2 junior associates a trainee and a solicitor apprentice/paralegal.
The team works closely with the non-contentious Private Wealth Team as well as working with the firm's other complimentary practices. The team, collectively and individually, have been highly recognised or top-ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth directories.
The team predominantly advises ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs and business owners and their families as well as trustees from around the globe on some of the most complex and high value private wealth and trust disputes, focusing principally on disputes with an international element. The team has a particularly strong presence in the Asian market and advises on some of the most significant trust disputes in the region. The team also advises numerous high-profile domestic dynastic families for which they are trusted advisers and has a strong expertise handling disputes involving cross border taxation issues.
Private Wealth and Private Wealth Disputes are a core area of focus for Stephenson Harwood following its strategic review, and the wider Private Wealth Team at the firm is continually growing, with the non-contentious team recruiting some of the most high-profile names in the industry over the past twelve months. The Private Wealth Disputes team is looking to organically grow in line with the non-contentious team, which is why they are looking for a dynamic new associate to join the team., With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.
Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.
We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.
We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
Our values:
These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.
Our vision into 2026
To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.
This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character - the attributes we want to see from all of our people. That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.
A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.
We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm and team with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees