Trusts Lawyer

Build Your Future with One of the UK's Oldest Law Firms

Are you ready to take your next step with a highly successful, long‑established law firm? Do Trusts light a spark for you—or are you keen to specialise and truly make your mark? How does joining one of the oldest and most respected law firms in the UK sound?

You’ll be working at the heart of a thriving Trusts practice, advising colleagues and clients on a wide range of complex and rewarding matters, including:

• Creation, administration and termination of new and existing Trusts
• Drafting deeds and Trust documentation
• Trust tax returns, accounts and use of HMRC Trust Registration Services
• Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning
• Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief
• Declarations of Trust
• Wills involving Trusts and complex family arrangements
• Taxable and non‑taxable estates

You’ll also collaborate closely with internal and external professionals to deliver seamless advice and exceptional client care.

• Providing outstanding, ongoing support to existing clients
• Working with partners and fee earners to develop new business
• Helping to grow and shape the Trust department
• Managing your own fee‑earning work and maintaining accurate records
• Keeping fully up to date with legal and legislative changes in your field

You’ll be a Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Tax and Trust matters. A STEP diploma (or the willingness to study towards one) would be a real advantage.

• A genuine passion for Trusts and Tax work with a commercial mindset
• Strong technical knowledge and awareness of legislative change
• Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Confidence, professionalism and tact when dealing with clients
• The ability to explain complex legal matters in plain English
• Excellent organisational skills—even under pressure
• Flexibility, drive, and a sense of humour

Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:15 (36.25 hours per week)

• Highly competitive salary (DOE)
• Life assurance at 3 × salary
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Discounts on legal and wealth management fees
• Generous holiday entitlement
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career within a respected, supportive firm

For more information, please contact Jon quoting J10403.