Senior Trusts & Estates Managing Associate — Leeds

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health and wellbeing support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Our client, a leading national law firm, is hiring a Trusts, Estates and Tax Managing Associate in Leeds. The role involves supervising high-value estate administration, advising on tax planning and succession, and handling complex matters for ultra-high net worth clients.

You will mentor juniors, engage in business development, and collaborate with specialists across cross-border estates and agricultural law. Hybrid working and a modern Leeds office are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years’ PQE in trusts, estates, and tax law.
• STEP membership or willingness to undertake STEP qualifications.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-focused approach.
• Proven supervisory and case management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Friendly, self-starting individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the firm’s values of integrity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and progress the administration of all types of estates, including taxable and non-taxable, disputed estates, business/agricultural property, and estates involving trusts.
• Draft estate planning reports and advise business owners/land owners on succession and tax planning.
• Advise on a broad range of high and ultra-high net worth matters, including international, agricultural, literary, and business assets.
• Work closely with junior team members, providing guidance and support.
• Engage in business development and private wealth initiatives.
• Collaborate with specialists in mental capacity, cross-border estates, and agricultural law.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused approach

Microsoft Office

Education

STEP membership or willingness to undertake STEP

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading national law firm, is hiring a Trusts, Estates and Tax Managing Associate in Leeds. The role involves supervising high-value estate administration, advising on tax planning and succession, and handling complex matters for ultra-high net worth clients.

You will mentor juniors, engage in business development, and collaborate with specialists across cross-border estates and agricultural law. Hybrid working and a modern Leeds office are offered.