Chief Trust & Estates Architect

Stonehagefleming Hr; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fiduciary services provider in Cape Town seeks a Head of Fiduciary to deliver expert advisory and legal services to ultra-HNW families. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, ensuring legal compliance in trusts and estates, and serving as the primary contact for client matters. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney in South Africa, and possess expertise in estate planning and fiduciary law.

Qualifications

• Proven track record advising HNW/ultra-HNW clients.
• Experience in trusts, estates & fiduciary law.
• Prior experience in a senior role in a fiduciary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory and legal services to ultra-HNW families.
• Ensure compliance with South African legal and tax frameworks in trusts and estates.
• Serve as primary point of contact for HNW families.

Skills

Expertise in trusts

Estate planning knowledge

Strong legal drafting ability

Understanding of taxation

High integrity and trustworthiness

Client relationship management

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Job description

A prestigious fiduciary services provider in Cape Town seeks a Head of Fiduciary to deliver expert advisory and legal services to ultra-HNW families. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, ensuring legal compliance in trusts and estates, and serving as the primary contact for client matters. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney in South Africa, and possess expertise in estate planning and fiduciary law.