Wills, Trusts & Probate Associate / Senior Associate

BHP Law; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is looking for a Wills, Trusts & Probate Associate/Senior Associate with at least 5 years PQE. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Trust matters and be able to manage their own caseload. The position offers a flexible and friendly working environment, competitive annual leave, and opportunities for career development. Join a committed team dedicated to expanding their practice in Durham, North East England.

Benefits

Flexible, friendly working environment

Death in service

Electric Car Scheme

Career development

Competitive annual leave package

Office closure during the Christmas break

Occasional staff rewards/gifts

Staff social events

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
• Very good grounding in all aspects of Wills, Trusts & Probate.
• Able to handle own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Expand practice in Wills, Trusts & Probate.
• Build a business development strategy.
• Work within a friendly team.

Skills

Experience in dealing with Trust matters

Exceptional relationship building & networking skills

Highly motivated

Education

Preferably STEP qualified or willing to undertake STEP training

Job description

Wills, Trusts & Probate Associate/Senior Associate

BHP Law is a well established regional law firm combining high quality commercial & private client services with offices in Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Tynemouth and Stockton.

We are looking to add to our committed friendly Wills, Trusts & Probate team and to expand our practice.

This is a permanent position based at our Durham office.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• At least 5 years PQE
• Experience in dealing with Trust matters
• A very good grounding in all aspects of Wills, Trusts & Probate in particular Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Estate Administration
• Preferably STEP qualified/part qualified or willing to undertake STEP training.
• Highly motivated
• Able to handle their own caseload
• Exceptional relationship building & networking skills
• Working to build a business development strategy with other teams across our offices.

REWARDS:

• Flexible, friendly working environment
• Death in service*
• Electric Car Scheme**
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive annual leave package with an extra day for your birthday
• Office closure during the Christmas break
• Occasional staff rewards/gifts
• Staff social events

*following qualifying period
** for eligible employees