Job title: Trusts, Estates and Tax Managing Associate
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Director/Partner
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £110,000.00
Location: Birmingham, UK
Job published: 2026-03-03
Job ID: 56631
Contact name: Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Contact email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Trusts, Estates and Tax Managing Associate

Salary: £85,000 – £110,000 + Bonus (DOE)

Location: Birmingham

Experience: 8–15 years’ PQE (Trusts, Estates & Tax)

 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Managing Associate to join our client’s highly ranked Trusts, Estates and Tax team in Birmingham. This is an ideal role for an experienced private client specialist seeking to supervise high-value estate administration, manage complex matters, and develop professionally within a nationally recognised firm.

 

The Opportunity:

  • Supervise and progress the administration of all types of estates, including taxable and non-taxable, disputed estates, business/agricultural property, and estates involving trusts

  • Draft estate planning reports and advise business owners/land owners on succession and tax planning

  • Advise on a broad range of high and ultra-high net worth matters, including international, agricultural, literary, and business assets

  • Work closely with junior team members, providing guidance and support

  • Engage in business development and private wealth initiatives

  • Collaborate with specialists in mental capacity, cross-border estates, and agricultural law

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 8–15 years’ PQE in trusts, estates, and tax law

  • STEP membership or willingness to undertake STEP qualifications

  • Strong commercial acumen and client-focused approach

  • Proven supervisory and case management skills

  • Excellent IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office

  • Friendly, self-starting individual with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Commitment to the firm’s values of integrity, inclusion, and collaboration

 

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (£85,000 – £110,000 DOE)

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

  • Supportive, inclusive leadership and firm-wide culture

  • Modern office environment in Birmingham

  • Advanced legal technology and resources

  • Comprehensive professional development and training

  • Genuine opportunities for progression and strategic input

  • Recognition for diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing (UK Diversity Legal Awards, Investors in People Silver)

  • Regular firm-wide and team social events

  • Range of benefits including pension, health and wellbeing support, and enhanced family-friendly policies

 

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading national law firm, widely recognised for its inclusive culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence. With over 1,000 colleagues and 13 offices across the UK, the firm offers a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected. The Trusts, Estates and Tax team is highly ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and provides expert advice to a diverse client base. The firm invests in its people through flexible working, advanced legal technology, and a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing.

 

Location & Working Arrangements:

Birmingham. Full-time, permanent role. Flexible/hybrid working available.

 

How to Apply:

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.