Senior Estate & Trust Legal Advisor

RecruitMyMom; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial planning organization is seeking a qualified Senior Legal Advisor in Sandton, South Africa. You will be responsible for drafting Wills and trust documents while providing legal advice on estate planning. Candidates must have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess over 5 years of experience in wills, estates, or trusts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail are essential. This full-time role offers the opportunity to impact clients' legacies positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years’ practical legal experience, ideally in wills, estates, or trusts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workflows efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review Wills, Living Wills, Letters of Wishes, and trust documents.
• Provide legal advice on estate planning matters and participate in client meetings.
• Engage directly with clients, financial planners, beneficiaries, and co-trustees.

Skills

Legal expertise in estate and trust law

Attention to detail

Client management

Organisational skills

Education

LLB degree and admitted attorney in South Africa

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

A financial planning organization is seeking a qualified Senior Legal Advisor in Sandton, South Africa. You will be responsible for drafting Wills and trust documents while providing legal advice on estate planning. Candidates must have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess over 5 years of experience in wills, estates, or trusts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail are essential. This full-time role offers the opportunity to impact clients' legacies positively.