Knowledge Lawyer (Trusts & Estates)

Ashfords LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

What you’ll do

Ashfords Trusts and Estates team is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Lawyer, based in our Exeter office, on a part-time basis (3-4 days per week).

Our busy and well-respected Trusts and Estates team is known for working with families over many generations looking after their national and international assets to create strategic and practical solutions to the issues our clients face.

The team advise on wills and succession planning, trusts, probate and the administration of estates, tax, tax risk planning, the structing of art, heritage, cultural or other unique assets, and wealth preservation more generally.

In this non-fee earning role, you will be part of the firm's established Knowledge Management team, providing knowledge and training support to the Trusts and Estates department on the non-contentious side.

Motivated and proactive, you will keep the department’s fee earners up to date with the latest legal developments and market practice. You will ensure that they have the information and knowledge resources they need to deliver technically excellent legal advice to our clients by raising awareness of new developments, providing regular updates and training, and producing and maintaining internal protocols, guidance notes, precedents and templates.

Who you are

As a qualified and experienced Private Wealth lawyer you will have the ability to understand and relate to internal and external clients' needs, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent client care. With good project management skills, you will have shown your ability to cope with pressures arising from handling multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines. Highly organised and with an eye for detail, you will be able to develop and implement effective systems to organise your work and meet users' needs, whilst having a flexible and adaptable attitude to your work.

Working as part of the Knowledge Management team and alongside colleagues across the Trusts and Estates team, you will be known for being positive, proactive and a team player, keen to contribute and work collaboratively across all levels of the firm. With strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, you are experienced in forging effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and clients, and quickly gain an understanding of their needs and perspectives. As a Knowledge Lawyer, you will be a vital resource for the team, and enjoy a varied and interesting workload.

Our offer

We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home. This includes a flexible working framework, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday. We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access to the Calm mindfulness app.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including taking part in fundraising initiatives and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.

What next?

Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?

At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager, on 01392 333 654 or via email: [e-mail]. Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries