Trusts Solicitor / Head of Department

A reputable regional law firm seeks an experienced Trusts Lawyer with 5+ years PQE) to lead its Trusts team.

Named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, the firm has 5 offices across  Hertfordshire, Essex and London, with origins that date back well over a century.

With the vision to be the ‘go to’ private wealth legal practice in the region, they’re committed to excellent client care, integrity, teamwork, innovation, quality and respect.

They have a fantastic opportunity for a Trusts Lawyer with strong technical ability to head up their Trusts team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to excellent client service. Responsibilities include building and managing a motivated team, developing business strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving financial objectives.

The firm is dedicated to providing their staff with a nurturing environment, a structured career path that offers clear opportunities for progression, and all the support they need to thrive, and alongside this, can also expect benefits that include:  

Flexible and hybrid working options
Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes
25 days annual leave, rising with service (up to 30 days)
Enrolment in a contributory pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a Healthcare Cash Plan (including dependants)
Comprehensive financial wellbeing support
Social and wellbeing initiatives, including team events and office activities
Annual summer and Christmas events, quarterly office lunches, and more

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to thrive in a firm committed to excellence, career progression, and work/life balance.

If you are ready for a new challenge and are keen to hear further details, please email your current CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Justine on 0161 914 7357.