Associate

Farrer & Co is an independent law firm, with a rich history. A centuries-long tradition of advising private families, individuals and charitable institutions is today complemented by our work with Businesses, Financial Services, Individuals, Families and Family Offices (IFFO), Education and Not For Profit organisations.

We look to be the market leader in our chosen areas of expertise, advising clients on the contentious and non-contentious legal, business and personal issues they face.

Our reputation and success is based on the goodwill of numerous close client relationships. We are trusted advisers, acting in our clients' long-term interests and paying careful attention to quality and personal service.

Our clients tell us they value us for our integrity, good judgement and professional excellence, as well as our broad perspective, practical solutions and value for money. They describe us as 'a likeable bunch' too.

Our dispute resolution team handles a full range of litigation matters, from contract claims to large scale, complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and judicial review.  We regularly appear in the High Court and the Court of Protection as well as courts in the Channel Islands and overseas.  We also have significant experience of alternative dispute resolution and, in particular, arbitration and mediation.  We act for a broad array of clients including individuals, businesses ranging from small family businesses to significant corporates, banks, trustees and trust companies as well as schools, higher education institutions and not-for-profit organisations.  Our experience across this range of sectors ensures that our litigators understand the impact which a dispute can have on both an individual and at an organisational level.  Each dispute requires a tailored solution, and we are committed to working quickly with you to identify and understand the issues you are facing in order to achieve the best possible result.

The team are looking for a 2-3 PQE contentious estates solicitor or barrister to join their busy team.

• This role will predominately focus on domestic estate work including validity claims/applications to remove PRs and trustees,  professional negligence claims based on White v Jones principles, applications to court of protection for approval of statutory wills, claims under inheritance (provision for family and dependants) act 1975,  dealing with potentially insolvent estates as well as dealing with contentious trust work (UK and international). 

• The team are handling significant complex cases taking place in England & Wales.  The successful candidate will be supporting the partners and will have day to day responsibility in such cases. 

• The successful candidate will also have their own (generally smaller value cases) – having sole responsibility subject to 'light touch' oversight from partners.  

• There will be a BD element to the role, therefore willingness to write articles and give talks in this area of law is necessary.

• Experience working with charities/legacy officers would be helpful.   

• A number of cases will involve significant e-disclosure, therefore some experience in relativity /magnum / other systems and large-scale e-disclosure is desirable. 

• Proactive team player and supportive colleague, with an enthusiastic manner, who takes a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach and with interest in this area of law.  

• Confident in working autonomously/independently and able to ensure that ever-changing deadlines are met, and cases move ahead smoothly.

• Ability to assimilate complex facts as well as meticulous and well organised.

• Good IT skills.  

• Adaptable and open to change, with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Possesses a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving.

Your hours of work are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to team and client demand.