Senior Legal Advisor | Dunkeld West

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

Senior Legal Advisor – Johannesburg

A well-established financial services team is looking for an admitted attorney with strong experience in Wills, estates and trusts. This role focuses on delivering accurate, compliant legal work while supporting clients through important planning decisions with clarity and professionalism.

As Senior Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for drafting and reviewing Wills and trust documents, providing legal guidance, and ensuring all estate and trust structures are correctly set up and maintained. The position includes independent trusteeship, handling ad hoc trust matters, and offering reliable legal support across a range of fiduciary issues. It suits someone who is steady, detail-driven and comfortable engaging directly with clients and financial planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review Wills, Living Wills, Letters of Wishes and trust documents
• Provide legal advice on estate planning and attend client meetings
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, planners and co-trustees
• Administer trusts, including independent trusteeship and ad hoc matters
• Manage legal documentation for new and existing trusts, amendments and resolutions

Requirements

• LLB and admitted attorney (South Africa)
• 5+ years’ experience in Wills, estates or trusts
• Strong MS Office skills; SharePoint and Teams an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident, empathetic and professional in client-facing settings
• Solid understanding of fiduciary, estate and trust law

If you’re looking for a role where technical accuracy, client care and meaningful work come together, this opportunity offers exactly that.