Associate Partner- Wills, Trust & Probate

Associate Partner- Wills, Trust & Probate

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Associate Partner – Wills, Trusts & Probate
Location: Sale or Chester office

Join a Leading Private Client Team

Slater Heelis is a respected, full-service law firm with a long-established reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice and outstanding client care. Our Wills, Trusts & Probate team is recognised for providing pragmatic, commercially focused and highly personal advice to individuals, families, business owners and high-net-worth clients.

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Associate Partner to play a key role in the continued success and development of the department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior private client lawyer looking to contribute to the strategic growth of the team and further develop their profile within the marketplace.

The Role

As Associate Partner, you will manage a high-quality and varied caseload while supporting the leadership and growth of the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advising clients on all aspects of wills, trusts and estate planning
Leading on the administration of complex and high-value estates
Providing inheritance tax and succession planning advice
Creating, administering and advising on trusts
Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
Supporting business owners and entrepreneurial clients with succession and wealth preservation planning
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
Supporting the Partners in the strategic development of the team
Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and trainees
Playing an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded private client lawyer who can demonstrate:

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant experience in Private Client law
Ideally 7+ years' PQE, although applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered
Extensive expertise in wills, trusts, probate and estate planning matters
Strong experience managing complex and high-net-worth client work
A proven ability to develop and maintain client and referrer relationships
Excellent leadership, supervisory and mentoring skills
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
STEP qualification (or working towards STEP) would be highly desirable

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

A genuine opportunity to influence and shape the future growth of the team
High-quality and stimulating work
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
An established client base and strong referral network
A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing investment in professional and personal development

Why Slater Heelis?

At Slater Heelis, we are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We have a supportive and people-focused culture, empowering our lawyers to build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

If you are an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you