Trustees and Estates Manager at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, Finance, or any relevant course. A degree in Law will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 - 10 years of experience in trust law, estate planning, or related areas.
  Strong knowledge of trust structures, estate planning, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary duties.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to
  convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders,
• Experience with relevant software or systems for trust administration is an advantage.

Job Description

In fulfilling his or her operational responsibilities, the successful Candidate will:

• Oversee the legal and regulatory compliance of trust structures, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise trustees on fiduciary duties, risk management, and liability mitigation in managing trust assets.
• Provide legal counsel on trust formation, administration, and dissolution, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with financial and tax advisors to integrate legal strategies within trust administration and estate planning.
• Act as a liaison between trust, its beneficiaries, and other stakeholders, providing clear explanations of trustee obligations and trust structure.
• Represent trustees and beneficiaries in legal proceedings as required, including court appearances, dispute resolution, and mediation.
• Facilitate regular updates and reporting to stakeholders, including annual reviews, audits, and beneficiary updates.
• Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes affecting trust law, estate planning, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Proactively propose process improvements and best practices in trust administration to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide training to internal reams and trustees on trust law, fiduciary duties, and
  regulatory compliance.