Associate Partner | Wills, Trusts & Probate (Hybrid)

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Sale; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Slater Heelis seeks an ambitious Associate Partner to lead in Wills, Trusts & Probate. You will manage a high-value caseload, advise on estate planning, and drive growth of the department. The role blends leadership with technical excellence and client development.

The ideal candidate has 7+ PQE, STEP desirable, and a track record of mentoring junior lawyers while building strong client/referrer networks. Hybrid working across Sale/Chester supports flexible delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial Private Client experience.
• 7+ years' PQE preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Extensive expertise in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning.
• Experience managing high-value client work.
• Proven ability to develop client and referrer relationships.
• Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring skills.
• STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality, varied caseload in wills, trusts and estate planning.
• Lead on administration of complex and high-value estates.
• Provide inheritance tax and succession planning advice.
• Create, administer and advise on trusts.
• Advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Support business owners with succession and wealth preservation planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and referrers.
• Support Partners in strategic development of the team; mentor junior lawyers and trainees.
• Participate in business development, networking and profile-raising activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Slater Heelis seeks an ambitious Associate Partner to lead in Wills, Trusts & Probate. You will manage a high-value caseload, advise on estate planning, and drive growth of the department. The role blends leadership with technical excellence and client development.

The ideal candidate has 7+ PQE, STEP desirable, and a track record of mentoring junior lawyers while building strong client/referrer networks. Hybrid working across Sale/Chester supports flexible delivery.