Wills, Trusts & Probate Partner

Our firm

Myerson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm as recognised by The Lawyer. We are also proud to be ranked ‘Top Tier’ by The Legal 500, commended by The Times ‘Best Law Firms', and accredited as ‘World Class’ in the Best Companies League Table 2023.

We are one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, a bold claim we are proud to make because it’s been hard won. No instant growth through acquisition or merger. Instead, growth earned from our day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial approach to doing business, and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who are motivated by our core values and have an affinity to our collegiate and independent ethos.

In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business. We are incredibly proud to have been the first law firm in the Manchester market to make this positive step to safeguard our independence, stability, and people first culture for years to come. Being employee-owned means shared responsibility, strong collaboration, and a difference our clients can feel.

The team

Described as “knowledgeable, professional and personal” and ranked highly by the Legal 500, the department advises on a wide spectrum of private client matters, predominantly acting for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. We are proud that the team has gone from strength to strength in recent years and has developed a reputation for being one of the most capable teams in the region, including being ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide.

Typical matters include

• Preparation of tax efficient wills
• Inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection advice
• Use of lifetime trusts, often in connection with Family Investment Companies
• Administration of estates (very typically taxable estates or estates with some complicating factor)
• Administration of trusts
• Preparing and Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Applications to the Court of Protection

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an established Wills, Trusts & Probate Partner with strong private client experience at either a national or top tier regional firm.

Candidates are required to have exceptional knowledge of all areas of probate law and experience of providing high quality advice to a range of clients. The successful candidate will have the ability to play a lead role on clients matters and effectively supervise junior members of the team. We would expect the successful candidate to have top quality connections in the market and, ideally, a degree of client following. We would expect the successful candidate to be STEP qualified.

Candidates will need to demonstrate high levels of technical skill and the ability to maintain strong client relationships. Candidates are also required to demonstrate how they can promote the WTP team and other legal services offered by the firm to existing and new target clients and obtain referrals from contacts and referrers.

The position would suit someone with a good academic background and training who is looking to further develop their career. Working within one of the North West’s leading Private Client teams, they will be required to work well with experienced professionals within a team-orientated environment whilst maintaining high work standards.

We are passionate about finding forward-thinking, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion, and enthusiasm.