Job title: Trusts Lawyer
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Director/Partner HR & Recruitment
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £65,000.00
Location: Hertford, UK
Job published: 2025-08-06
Job ID: 42165
Contact name: Mara Watson
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: m.watson@h-fts.com

Job Description

"Trusts Lawyer - Award-Winning Regional Firm | £45k-£65k + Excellent Benefits
 
Join a Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner as a Trusts Lawyer! This respected regional firm's Private Wealth team is expanding and seeking an experienced professional with 2-6 years' trusts experience.
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Trust establishment, administration and ongoing management • Advising on complex trust structures and tax planning strategies
• Estate planning and succession planning for high-net-worth clients • Trust taxation matters including IHT, CGT and income tax • Beneficiary liaison and trustee advisory services • Will drafting and probate administration
 
What's On Offer:
 
• Structured career progression with dedicated mentoring • STEP qualification support and study leave • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension • 96% staff satisfaction - genuine work-life balance culture • Multi-office presence with excellent transport links
 
Requirements:
 
• 2-6 years' experience in trusts and estate planning • Strong technical knowledge of trust law and taxation • Excellent client care skills • STEP qualification preferred or commitment to achieve
Apply now, or contact Mara for more info via m.watson@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882."