Trusts Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected national law firm in Manchester is seeking a Trusts Lawyer to join its Private Client team. Responsibilities include managing trusts for high-net-worth clients and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in trust administration and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and enhanced benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible working options

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in trust administration.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and preparation of basic accounts is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer trusts for high-net-worth clients.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and liaise with relevant parties.
• Facilitate the administration of assets on behalf of clients.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

STEP qualification or working towards it

Job description

Trusts Lawyer – Manchester

TRUSTS LAWYER, MANCHESTER, UPTO c£50,000 (DOE) – Award winning National law firm seeking lawyer to join its market leading private client team based in Manchester. JOB REF:1539

• A respected national law firm is seeking a Trusts Lawyer to join its Private Client team working on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and charitable clients.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and administering trusts, maintaining accurate accounting records, liaising with banks, investment managers, and other relevant parties, and facilitating the administration of assets on behalf of clients.
• The role includes fee-earning trust administration under supervision and involves close interaction with beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in trust administration.
• STEP qualification, or working towards STEP, is desirable but not essential.
• Any knowledge of accounting principles, preparation of basic accounts, or double-entry bookkeeping would be an advantage.
• You will have strong numeracy and IT skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Competitive salary and enhanced benefits package including flexible working options and family friendly policies.
• To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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