Trust Lawyer/Professional (London)

Lexius Search; London; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Trust Lawyer/Professional to manage a complex portfolio of trusts and develop business relations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law or tax, with several years of experience in trust services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a client-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in law or tax at university level preferred.
• Several years of experience in a similar role.
• Good command of English and advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client interests and coordinate legal activities.
• Develop new business relations and expand client base.
• Supervise work of paralegals and accountants.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client-oriented

Communication

Organizational skills

Stress resistance

Education

Law or tax degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

Job Description:

You will manage client companies and undertake business development towards clients.

• Manage client interests: coordinate legal, administrative and banking activities for clients,
• Fully understand the client’s activities and ensure actions are consistent with the client company’s purpose and within legal and economic frameworks.
• Manage a complex portfolio of trusts in accordance with the Trust instrument, legislation, case law, and practice.
• Handle trust terminations following events like death of a life tenant, coming of age, or others, ensuring proper procedures.
• Manage estates where the company acts as executor/administrator or under a power of attorney, following relevant legislation.
• Develop existing and new business relations, expand client base, and seek referrals.
• Serve as the main contact for clients regarding day-to-day business matters.
• Coordinate tax, administrative, and banking issues of client companies.
• Supervise and coordinate work of paralegals and accountants, including documentation processing.
• Maintain responsibility for client files and ensure client companies are in good legal standing.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Preferably a law or tax degree at university level,
• Good command of English,
• Good presentation and client-oriented skills,
• Several years of experience in a similar role, trust services, or law firm,
• STEP qualification or equivalent is a plus but not mandatory,
• Experience managing complex trust portfolios requiring legal, accounting, taxation, and investment knowledge,
• Experience in London is preferred,
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook),
• Problem-solving ability, proactive, independent worker but also a team player, excellent communication and organizational skills, stress-resistant, and able to meet tight deadlines.