Head of Trusts and Estates

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Head of Trusts and Estates to oversee teams across multiple offices. You will manage intricate cases involving wills, trusts, and estates while driving strategic initiatives and client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Trusts and Estates law, demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and have a genuine passion for mentorship. A competitive remuneration package is offered along with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with extensive experience in Trusts and Estates.
• In-depth expertise in estate administration and trust taxation.
• Genuine commitment to professional development and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Trusts and Estates teams across three offices.
• Manage a diverse caseload of wills, trusts, and estates.
• Drive strategy and client engagement in the region.

Skills

Trusts and Estates experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Head of Trusts and Estates, Stoke:on:Trent, GBP 70,000+ (DOE) : Are you an experienced Trusts and Estates Solicitor ready to take that next step in your career? JOB REF: 2078

The Role

• You will lead, support, and mentor talented Trusts and Estates teams across three regional offices.
• Manage a diverse, high:quality caseload of wills, trusts, estates, and complex private client matters.
• Drive strategy, business development, and client engagement across the region.
• Identify training and development needs to help colleagues grow and perform at their best.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the department's direction and long:term vision.
• Deliver efficient, proactive, and empathetic service to clients with professionalism and care.

Skills Required

• Applications are sought from Solicitors or Legal Executive with extensive Trusts and Estates experience looking for a new challenge.
• You will have in:depth expertise in estate administration, inheritance tax, trust and estate taxation, complex wills, deeds of variation, and powers of attorney.
• It is essential that you have excellent communication, organisational, and problem:solving skills.

On Offer

• Competitive remuneration package on offer
• Genuine career progression

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