Contentious Trusts and Probate Senior Associate or Managing Associate – East Midlands

The Freeths Private Client Dispute Resolution Team (PCDR) team are a specialist team handling varied and complex contentious trusts and probate, and contentious Court of Protection cases. Mark Keeley, Partner oversees the national PCDR team and has over 25 years of experience in this area.

The team has been listed consistently for the last 8 years as being top tier for their work in the East Midlands region. Mark is not only listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers and Partners (2026 Edition) but also recognised in the Hall of Fame in the Legal 500 (2026 Edition) for contentious trusts and probate.

Also based in Nottingham, Partner Rachel Gaffney is a highly-regarded member of the team, with a history of managing complex trusts disputes, contentious probate and contentious Court of Protection matters. Rachel is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and a Next Generation Partner in the Legal 500 (2026 Edition) in contentious trusts and probate, and also as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2026 Edition).

The entire team acts in a variety of high-value and complex disputes and is well-placed to handle cases with an international element.

The wider Private Client Services team is 50 strong and spread nationally across our offices. For 15 consecutive years Freeths’ Trusts, Estate and Tax lawyers have secured a Tier 1 ranking in the UK’s leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide.

The team are looking for a Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join our Leicester or Nottingham office, ideally with at least 2 years PQE in contentious trusts and probate. This role will require a high level of responsibility, managing other team members and at times, working unaided. An interest and willingness to be involved in business development would be encouraged.