About this role

We are looking for an A-Player to join our UK Private Client Trust Management team, servicing our UK law firm clients. You will generate fees by managing a varied caseload of trust matters. You must be an excellent communicator, proactive, empathetic, tech savvy, and pay attention to detail, to create a Brilliant client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Generate fees by managing a varied caseload of trust matters.

Prepare deeds of appointment, deeds of retirement, trustee minutes and related documentation.

Deliver a Brilliant client experience whilst engaging professionally with beneficiaries, trustees, financial advisors and other third parties, advising them on their duties, powers and obligations under Scots trust law.

Handle trust accounting and tax matters, including Trust and Estate Tax Returns, and liaise with HMRC as required for 10 year reporting and Exit Reporting.

Ensuring property titles are updated to properly reflect Trustees, via TR1 applications in England and Notice of Titles in Scotland for simply matters, and referring out to third parties for complex instructions.

Leverage technology and AI to create competitive advantage.

Stay at the forefront of innovation in the UK Trusts space.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Three (3) years’ trust management experience.

Case management systems experience.

Work UK hours and take UK Bank holidays.

Client-centric.

Excellent communicator.

Attention to detail.

Ability to multi-task in a complex, fast-paced legal environment.

Tech and AI savvy.

Self-managed.

Adds insights above and beyond.

Someone a leader would gladly rehire.

Has an unquenchable thirst for learning.

Is obsessed with client experience.

Is brave, proactive and innovative.

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This Trust Management Lawyer role at Brilliant Professional Services is based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Trust Management Lawyer at Brilliant Professional Services belong to?
This Trust Management Lawyer position is part of the Legal department at Brilliant Professional Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Trust Management Lawyer job at Brilliant Professional Services posted?
This Trust Management Lawyer position at Brilliant Professional Services was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Trust Management Lawyer
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