Associate Partner - Wills, Trusts & Probate (Hybrid)

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

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