Leigh Davis
PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE / LEGAL DIRECTOR – WILLS, TRUST & PROBATE
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What you’ll do
Estate Planning: Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on comprehensive, tax-efficient estate and succession planning strategies.
Trusts: Drafting lifetime trust structures, deeds of variation, and declarations of trust and acting as a professional Trustee, as well as assisting trustees, ensuring they are able to discharge their duties properly and in full compliance with all aspects of trust law.
Taxation Expertise: Providing expert advice on the legal and tax aspects of estates, including inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation, capital gains tax (CGT), and working with chartered tax advisers and financial planners.
Compliance and Regulation: Ensuring all advice and documentation comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards.
Client Management: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for complex matters.
About You
You are an experienced lawyer (ideally 10+ years post qualification experience with a strong track record in Trusts work) seeking:
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- A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a visible impact.
You’ll bring with you
- Strong expertise in trusts, tax and estate planning
- STEP Qualification (preferred)
- Strengthen and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, referrers, and industry partners
- Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills
- Strong client awareness with the ability to balance legal considerations, practical solutions, and client sensitivities, applying a pragmatic approach to estate planning and advice.
- Excellent communication skills (written & oral), capable of interacting with clients, experts, counsel, etc.
Why join us?
- Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
- Meaningful work with a diverse range of clients, shaping the future.
- A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
- Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
- Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.
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Additional information
At SA Law, we’re a firm built around people. We believe everyone does their best work when they feel supported, included, and able to be themselves. Creating a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed isn’t just the right thing to do, it leads to better conversations, stronger ideas, and better outcomes for our clients.
We value difference and treat each other with respect. Our culture is open and supportive, giving people the opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. When our people thrive, so does the work we do.
We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at recruitment@salaw.com.
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