Location/s
Exeter
Experience Level
Intermediate
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Tax and Private Wealth
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We’ve always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description

THE ROLE

As our department continues to grow, we have an opportunity for an Associate / Senior Associate to join the team in Exeter.
Acting for individuals, companies and trusts both in the UK and internationally, we undertake all types of private client work including the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Domestic Trusts, Probate and income and capital tax planning. Internationally, we advise on residence and domicile planning and structuring both inbound and outbound.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The successful candidate will be expected to advise clients in the following areas:

• Estate and asset protection planning;
• Drafting wills including tax efficient wills and those incorporating trusts;
• Creation of onshore trusts including drafting and advising;
• Probate planning and Estate Administration;
• Powers of attorney;
• Court of Protection matters;
• Supervision, training and development of junior legal staff.
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives;
• Efficient file management skills and ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions;

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:

• Previous experience of the above matters;
• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files;
• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 6 years PQE in private client work;
• STEP member or working towards a STEP qualification is strongly desired;
• Excellent technical skills and innovative approach to their application;
• Client management experience to include a good understanding of the financial disciplines required to be a successful fee earner;
• Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• An interest in marketing;
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
• Good communication skills both oral and written;
• Commercial awareness and excellent financial management;
• Flexibility and commitment;
• A strong team player with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels;
• Credibility;
• A positive and proactive attitude;
• Solid academic record