Trust Management Lawyer, Durban, South Africa

About Us:

The company is a Legal Professional Services Firm based in Umhlanga. They specialize in supporting professional services firms and highly regulated businesses based in the United Kingdom to manage risk and compliance, optimize profitability, and enhance customer experiences. With an excellent track record of working with brands in the UK and Europe, they offer legal and accountancy talent, client service, complaints management, and remediation services in regulated markets

Job Summary:

We are looking for an A-Player to join our UK Private Client Trust Management team, servicing our UK law firm clients. You will generate fees by reviewing and updating trust documentation based on input from experienced UK solicitors. You must be an excellent communicator, proactive, empathetic, tech savvy, and pay attention to detail, to create an exceptional client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and update trust documentation.
• Deliver a Brilliant client experience.
• Leverage technology and AI to create competitive advantage.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation in the UK Trusts space.

Qualifications:

• LLB Degree (or equivalent).
• Admitted Attorney in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years post-admission experience in trust management
• Strong understanding of trust structures, fiduciary duties, tax implications, and compliance issues.
• Proven experience in managing high-value or complex trust portfolios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive matters.

Skills:

• Client-centric.
• Excellent communicator.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a complex, fast-paced legal
• Tech and AI savvy.

A-Player:

• Self-managed.
• Adds insights above and beyond.
• Someone a leader would gladly rehire.
• Has an unquenchable thirst for learning.
• Is obsessed with client experience.
• Is brave, proactive and innovative.