Private Client Solicitor

Our client is looking for two talented, friendly and enthusiastic Private Client Solicitors to join their firm. If you are passionate about providing bespoke high‑quality legal advice, knowledgeable in all areas of Private Client work (in particular, trusts, taxation and lifetime planning) and keen to share your knowledge and experience to help develop others, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for!

All candidates should read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

• Providing bespoke estate planning advice to mid to HNW clients
• Preparing complex Wills for mid to HNW clients
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for mid to HNW clients
• Dealing with the administration of taxable and non‑taxable estates
• Preparing Trust documentation, including drafting settlements and subsequent resolutions and deeds necessary to administer settlements
• Advising executors and trustees on the taxation, compliance and reporting requirements for estates and trusts (including preparation of IHT
  100s & IHT
  400s)
• Advising trustees on their duties, obligations and powers available from the terms of the settlement, statute or case law
• Providing business succession planning to business owners including sole traders, partners and shareholders
• Providing support and advice to members of the team on more complex matters, in particular trusts, taxation and estate planning
• Attending networking events to build firm reputation and develop professional connections

• 5+ years PQE
• Experience preparing self‑assessment tax returns
• SFE and/or STEP membership (desirable)

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
• Great time management skills
• Self‑motivated, outgoing and proactive
• Professional and works well both independently and in a team
• Calm under pressure

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Legal

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.