TRUST MANAGER

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth or Dundee

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join our Private Client team and you’ll feel inspired. You’ll feel connected. You’ll feel like you belong. And it all begins from the moment you join us.

That’s because we’ve created a different kind of law firm. Here, you’ll build relationships with clients and colleagues that really last. You’ll help shape what happens now, and what comes next. And we’ll support and encourage you to be the best you can be.

This is what life at Thorntons is all about. And this is your moment to be part of it.

About the role

Take the lead on complex and high-value trusts within our highly regarded Private Client team

We’re looking for an experienced Trust Manager to join our highly regarded Trust Advisory and Compliance team. Working alongside colleagues from our wider Private Client team, you will run your own portfolio of trust clients’ including charitable trusts and private family trusts. You will take the lead on providing advice on the daily administration, trust compliance, tax advice and accounts. You will be at the forefront of building trusted relationships with clients and beneficiaries, to deliver exception client service.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your technical expertise across a varied portfolio of trusts, while also playing an important role in supporting and developing junior colleagues. It’s a role that combines technical knowledge, client relationships and leadership, with genuine scope to make a difference to both our clients and our wider team.

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or bring your existing trust management experience to a firm with ambition, this is an opportunity to take ownership, share your expertise and build a long-term career within a supportive and collaborative Private Client team.

It's about:

• Managing complex trusts - Taking the lead on the administration of complex and high-value trusts, including providing advice on the establishment and winding up of trusts, maintaining accurate records, adhering to all regulatory compliance requirements and working closely with other professionals to bring a collaborative approach to the clients’ experience.
• Using your expertise - Applying your knowledge of trusts, taxation and fiduciary responsibilities to the advice provided to our extensive portfolio of trust clients. You will have a keen interest in keeping up to date with all legal, taxation and regulatory developments.
• Building trusted client relationships - Acting as a key point of contact for clients and beneficiaries, providing clear and thoughtful guidance and handling sensitive family and financial matters with discretion, empathy and professionalism.
• Working collaboratively - Working closely with both colleagues and intermediaries to provide a joined-up approach to trust management and achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Supporting and developing others - Sharing your knowledge and experience with junior colleagues, helping them develop their technical skills and confidence while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Shaping our trust service - Contributing to the continued development of our trust services, identifying opportunities to improve how we work and helping deliver an excellent experience for clients.