Senior Private Client Partner: Wills, Trusts & Probate
Slater Heelis Limited
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Job summary
Slater Heelis is seeking an experienced Associate Partner to lead our Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Sale or Chester. You will manage a high-quality, varied caseload while guiding the department's growth and profile in the marketplace.
You will mentor junior lawyers, drive client relationships, and provide strategic advice on complex estates, tax planning, and trusts. Hybrid/flexible working and a collaborative culture support professional development and business growth.
Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant private client experience.
- 7+ years' PQE or equivalent experience.
- Extensive expertise in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning.
- Experience leading a team and developing client/referrer relationships.
- STEP qualification (or working towards STEP) desirable.
Responsibilities
- Advising on wills, trusts and estate planning.
- Leading administration of high-value estates.
- Providing inheritance tax and succession planning advice.
- Creating and advising on trusts.
- Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and trainees.
- Participating in business development and networking.
- Representing the firm in client meetings and referrals.
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Job description
Slater Heelis is seeking an experienced Associate Partner to lead our Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Sale or Chester. You will manage a high-quality, varied caseload while guiding the department's growth and profile in the marketplace.
You will mentor junior lawyers, drive client relationships, and provide strategic advice on complex estates, tax planning, and trusts. Hybrid/flexible working and a collaborative culture support professional development and business growth.
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