Professional Support Lawyer

Ashfords Trusts and Estates team is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Lawyer, based in our Exeter office, on a part time basis (3-4 days per week).

Our busy and well-respected Trusts and Estates team is known for working with families over many generations looking after their national and international assets to create strategic and practical solutions to the issues our clients face.

The team advise on wills and succession planning, trusts, probate and the administration of estates, tax, tax risk planning, the structing of art, heritage, cultural or other unique assets, and wealth preservation more generally.

In this non-fee earning role, you will be part of the firm's established Knowledge Management team, providing knowledge and training support to the Trusts and Estates department on the non-contentious side.

Motivated and proactive, you will keep the department’s fee earners up to date with the latest legal developments and market practice. You will ensure that they have the information and knowledge resources they need to deliver technically excellent legal advice to our clients by raising awareness of new developments, providing regular updates and training, and producing and maintaining internal protocols, guidance notes, precedents and templates.

As a qualified and experienced Private Wealth lawyer you will have the ability to understand and relate to internal and external clients' needs, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent client care. With good project management skills, you will have shown your ability to cope with pressures arising from handling multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines. Highly organised and with an eye for detail, you will be able to develop and implement effective systems to organise your work and meet users’ needs, whilst having a flexible and adaptable attitude to your work.

Working as part of the Knowledge Management team and alongside colleagues across the Trusts and Estates team, you will be known for being positive, proactive and a team player, keen to contribute and work collaboratively across all levels of the firm. With strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, you are experienced in forging effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and clients, and quickly gain an understanding of their needs and perspectives.

As a Professional Support Lawyer, you will be a vital resource for the team, and enjoy a varied and interesting workload.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values:
Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work oughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here…