Trust Officer in London

About Law Debenture

Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day–to–day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 137-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 business lines. At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other. We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.

Role Overview

The Trust Officer will provide operational support to the Corporate Trust team. This entry‑level role is ideal for someone starting their career, requiring no prior experience, with full training provided. You will assist with day‑to‑day activities to ensure smooth delivery of Corporate Trust services.

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Assist with handling basic post‑issue matters under supervision
• Support the team by preparing, updating and maintaining current trust files and internal database
• Updating existing transactions, running various reports, completing diary notes and tasks
• Carry out simple document checks and assist with basic document processing
• Help coordinate internal approvals, signatures, and document execution workflows
• Support billing and invoicing activities, which includes liaising with the Finance department to ensure the preparation of invoices for legal and trustee fees incurred and dealing with queries from the Finance department and clients on invoices
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects
• Ensuring colleagues are regularly informed and up-to-date on the status of any team matter being worked on
• Assisting with KYC as required
• Day-to-day administration and operations on property related matters for Housing Associations
• Check proof of holding requests
• Monitor shared inboxes and help direct enquiries to the appropriate team member
• Assist with drafting simple email responses and gathering required information
• Help coordinate with internal stakeholders (New Business, Trust Solutions) to support the smooth handover of new and ongoing transactions
• Arranging signing of Trust Deeds, Legal Charges, Powers of Attorney and a variety of other legal documents
• Attend events and Business Development opportunities

Team & Process Support

• Maintain accurate records of all tasks and updates
• Assist with the organisation of meetings, preparation of supporting materials and follow‑up actions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, including filing, record‑keeping and operational workflows

Professional Development

• Participate fully in training programmes and learning opportunities within Corporate Trust
• Build foundational knowledge of trust documentation, post‑issue matters, and the wider Corporate Trust service offering
• Engage positively in performance management and feedback processes

General Responsibilities

• Contribute positively to LawDeb’s culture and values
• Attend meetings as required and deliver tasks diligently
• Where regulatory rules apply, abide by these in spirit and fact
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by senior management

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Willingness to learn about corporate trust, legal documents, and financial transactions
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Good time‑management and ability to prioritise tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Interest in legal, financial, or corporate services
• Degree or education in business, finance, law, or administration

Your Reward

• Competitive salary with performance bonus scheme
• Generous pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Buy/sell annual leave scheme

Additional Information

People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves, help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture that’s fuelling our growth. LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. If you feel that you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to participate in this recruitment process, please provide further details where prompted. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. If you’d like to find out more about LawDeb and our open vacancies, please contact our careers team on careers@lawdeb.com.