Job Description
* Are you looking for the next step in your career within the management of Trusts?
* Are you interested in joining an established Trust team who embrace the latest technology to provide the most efficient and effective client service?
* Do you want to join a leading regional firm, that has the backing of a national group, dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support and committed to ambitious growth?
* Do you like the sound of a highly competitive benefits package, hybrid working opportunities, social events and much more?
Clients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on our personal approach to handling cases. This role will give you the opportunity to undertake good quality work and develop your career within a highly reputable legal practice. We are looking for an experienced legal professional who is used to managing a wide range of Trusts and supervising junior staff. We can consider remote working options for experienced individuals.
The Trust team consists of 7 individuals and fits within the wider Private Client Team at Brachers, which overall consists of around 30 people (including Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Legal Assistants and Legal Secretaries). Christopher Eriksson-Lee (Partner) leads the Private Client Team and you will be reporting directly to the Head of Trusts, Justine Sloover (Director). You will be expected to work with the team, as well as independently, dealing with a range of interesting work and clients.
You must be able to demonstrate competence in managing Trusts, to include relevant tax reporting requirements and preparation of legal documentation, independently with minimal supervision; whilst also being willing to contribute and collaborate to ensure the success of the team as a whole. You will need to be able to prioritise your workload to ensure the delivery of excellent client services and have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding agreed goals/targets. Strong IT literacy and experience of using case management systems would be also an advantage.
Why join Brachers?
At Brachers, our vision and ambition are driven by our people. You'll find individuals at our firm with impressive skills and expertise, who are full of drive and ideas. We see opportunities in challenges, embrace change, and are committed to delivering the best service, reflected in our recognition in The Times 'Best Law Firms List 2025'. We have an open, supportive, and friendly culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, and where people feel happy. This is endorsed by feedback from our staff, which led to our accreditation by employee engagement specialist, Best Companies, as an 'outstanding' place to work and a 'Top 15 Law Firm to Work For'.
In 2025, we became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide. With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve. We are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.