Estate & Trusts Senior Legal Advisor — Independent Trustee

Dixie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services team in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to manage Wills and trusts. You will draft and review legal documents, provide advice on estate planning, and maintain trust structures. Ideal for someone with over 5 years of relevant experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong client interaction skills. This role combines technical accuracy and client care in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Wills, estates or trusts.
• Strong MS Office skills; SharePoint and Teams an advantage.
• Solid understanding of fiduciary, estate and trust law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review Wills, Living Wills, Letters of Wishes and trust documents.
• Administer trusts, including independent trusteeship and ad hoc matters.
• Provide legal advice on estate planning and attend client meetings.

Skills

Legal advice on estate planning

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organisation

Empathy in client settings

Education

LLB and admitted attorney (South Africa)

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

A well-established financial services team in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to manage Wills and trusts. You will draft and review legal documents, provide advice on estate planning, and maintain trust structures. Ideal for someone with over 5 years of relevant experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong client interaction skills. This role combines technical accuracy and client care in a professional environment.