Associate Partner- Wills, Trust & Probate

Lawfront; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Established client base

Professional development

Job summary

Slater Heelis is seeking an Associate Partner to lead our Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Sale or Chester. You will manage a high-quality caseload, advise on estate planning and trusts, and help drive strategic growth within the department.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years PQE, extensive private client experience, and a proven ability to develop relationships with clients and referrers. Strong leadership, mentoring skills and a proactive approach to business development are essential in our

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning
• Experience handling high-net-worth client work
• Proven ability to develop relationships with clients and referrers
• Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring skills
• Commercial awareness and proactive business development

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality and varied private client caseload
• Lead and support the growth of the Wills, Trusts & Probate department
• Advise on wills, trusts, estate planning, and inheritance tax
• Assist with succession planning for business owners
• Mentor junior lawyers and trainees; participate in BD and networking

Skills

Wills & trusts expertise

Leadership & mentoring

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Associate Partner- Wills, Trust & Probate

Location: Sale or Chester office

Join a Leading Private Client Team

Slater Heelis is a respected, full-service law firm with a long-established reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice and outstanding client care. Our Wills, Trusts & Probate team is recognised for providing pragmatic, commercially focused and highly personal advice to individuals, families, business owners and high-net-worth clients.

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Associate Partner to play a key role in the continued success and development of the department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior private client lawyer looking to contribute to the strategic growth of the team and further develop their profile within the marketplace.

The Role

As Associate Partner, you will manage a high-quality and varied caseload while supporting the leadership and growth of the department.

• Advising clients on all aspects of wills, trusts and estate planning
• Leading on the administration of complex and high-value estates
• Providing inheritance tax and succession planning advice
• Creating, administering and advising on trusts
• Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Supporting business owners and entrepreneurial clients with succession and wealth preservation planning
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Supporting the Partners in the strategic development of the team
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and trainees
• Playing an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant experience in Private Client law
• Ideally 7+ years' PQE, although applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered
• Extensive expertise in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning matters
• Strong experience managing complex and high-net-worth client work
• A proven ability to develop and maintain client and referrer relationships
• Excellent leadership, supervisory and mentoring skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• STEP qualification (or working towards STEP) would be highly desirable

What We Offer

• A genuine opportunity to influence and shape the future growth of the team
• High-quality and stimulating work
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• An established client base and strong referral network
• A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing investment in professional and personal development

Why Slater Heelis?

At Slater Heelis, we are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We have a supportive and people-focused culture, empowering our lawyers to build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.