Conyers is hiring a

Counsel, Private Client & Trust (wills And Estates)

Deadline: Today

Job Type: Permanent

Our Private Client & Trust lawyers provide top-tier advice to ultra-high net worth clients with family trust structures, both in original design of the structure or restructuring in adjustment to changing tax or family circumstances, as well as ongoing administration, particularly private trust companies and those owning businesses. Conyers is currently seeking a qualified attorney to join their busy Private Client & Trust Practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team. What Will You Do Work with a broad range of local and international clients in the area of wills, codicils and estate administration, reseals, living wills, powers of attorney, testamentary trusts, lifetime estate planning and succession advice including stamp duty issues intersecting with estate planning, and multi- jurisdictional estate planning and probate matters. Advise individuals, executors, trustees and beneficiaries on all legal issues arising in wills and administration of estates and trusts both domestically and internationally Responsible for instituting and completing probate applications including reseals, and affidavits of foreign law. Oversee the administration of estates Draft related legal documentation Participate in business development Support and lead on projects as assigned What You'll Need A minimum of 8 years' PQE and able to demonstrate successful experience within these areas of the law, in order to advise on the substantial matters that will be assigned Proven experience and a high degree of knowledge in the area of international Trust and Estate Planning and Probate Ability to liaise with others within the Trust and Private Client Departments • Ability to communicate effectively with local and overseas clients, international tax attorneys and other advisers Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work load and meet tight deadlines • Ability to develop and maintain a good relationship with internal and external clients Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and in legal practice management software Knowledge of the regulatory laws, rules, statement of guidance and best practice professional services operating globally

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years' PQE and able to demonstrate successful experience within these areas of the law, in order to advise on the substantial matters that will be assigned Proven experience and a high degree of knowledge in the area of international Trust and Estate Planning and Probate Ability to liaise with others within the Trust and Private Client Departments • Ability to communicate effectively with local and overseas clients, international tax attorneys and other advisers Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work load and meet tight deadlines • Ability to develop and maintain a good relationship with internal and external clients Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and in legal practice management software Knowledge of the regulatory laws, rules, statement of guidance and best practice professional services operating globally