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Senior Associate – Wealth & SuccessionHoward Kennedy • London, GB
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Senior Associate – Wealth & Succession

Senior Associate – Wealth & Succession

Howard Kennedy • London, GB
26 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

The role

will involve:
  • The administration of a broad range of estates from the straightforward to complex estates with international aspects, including:Liaising with Personal Representatives, ascertaining the assets and liabilities of the estate;Assisting with new enquiries, speaking to clients and dealing with queries;Supporting the estate accountant in preparing Estate Accounts;Making applications for the Grant of Representation;All aspects of post-grant administration;Providing oversight and guidance to more junior team members, assisting with their knowledge development and ensuring quality and consistency in estate administration matters
  • Wills, trusts and estate planning for UK and international clients;
  • Trust administration;
  • Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work
  • With the support of Partners in the team, leading client relationships on selected matters, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring high levels of service delivery
  • Contributing to business development initiatives, including attending networking events, contributing to thought leadership and identifying opportunities for cross-selling
  • Assisting and mentoring more junior members of the team including Trainees, Paralegals, and Solicitors, with a focus on professional development and technical training

About you

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate;

  • A range of experience as outlined above. In particular, administration of a broad range of estates from the straightforward to complex estates with international aspects;
  • A good level of tax knowledge necessary for administration of estates, tax efficient Will drafting and related issues;
  • Experience of advising UK domiciled and international clients on various aspects of estates planning;
  • Proven experience supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, with the ability to delegate effectively and support team development
  • Strong intellectual and analytical abilities;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Experience of drafting and technical research;
  • The ability to take direction from senior members of the team and, where appropriate, to work independently, with an enthusiasm to develop your own skillset;
  • A proactive approach to client relationship management, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and intermediaries;
  • Good commercial understanding and ability to apply legal principles to client circumstances in a commercially aware manner;
  • Effective management of client expectations and high levels of client service;
  • Good organisational skills, record keeping and file management;
  • An organised and accurate approach to work.

At Howard Kennedy we believe that everyone deserves the space to thrive. We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience that reflects the diversity of both our people and our clients.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we’re committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.

We understand that every candidate’s needs are different If there’s anything we can do to make your application journey more comfortable— whether for interviews, assessments, or onboarding—please let us know. We’ll work with you to remove any barriers and ensure our recruitment process is comfortable for you.

Contact our recruitment team at to discuss any support you might need.

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Please note that we are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Before sharing any named candidate CVs, please contact your recruitment representative. If any named CVs are sent from agencies without approval from our recruitment team, they will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual holiday
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension Scheme
  • Staff Introductory Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
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