Our client, a respected firm in Hamilton, is seeking an Estates Lawyer with 6+ years of experience to join its established wills, estates, trusts, and estate planning practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with strong experience in estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, estate administration, probate applications, succession planning, and estate-related advisory work.
The successful candidate will advise a broad range of individuals, families, executors, trustees, and business owners on personal and business succession matters, estate planning strategies, and estate administration files. This role is well suited to a lawyer who is confident managing files independently, building long-term client relationships, and delivering thoughtful, practical legal advice in a professional private practice
- Advise clients on a broad range of wills and estates law matters, including estate planning, succession planning, trusts, and estate administration
- Draft and review wills, powers of attorney, trusts, probate applications, and related estate planning documents
- Guide executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through estate administration and probate-related processes
- Provide legal advice on succession planning, trust structures, tax-conscious estate planning considerations, and family wealth transitions
- Manage client files from initial consultation through completion, including drafting, communication, deadlines, and document organization
- Work collaboratively with clients and advisors on personal, family, and business succession matters
- Called to the Bar in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 6 years of experience practicing in wills, estates, trusts, and estate planning
- Strong drafting experience with wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and probate-related materials
- Experience handling estate administration, succession planning, and client advisory work
- Excellent communication, client service, and file management skills
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters
- Strong platform for long-term career growth and client relationship development
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Exposure to meaningful client work with long-term advisory value
For more information about this opportunity or your application, please contact The Proud RS at info@theproud.ca. All inquiries will be handled with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation listed is intended as a general guide for candidates with the stated level of experience. Final salary may vary based on overall fit, depth of experience, technical strength, and, where applicable, client following or book of business.
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