Trusts & Tax Solicitor; Private Client

Trusts & Tax Solicitor (Private Client) | Ideally 3+ PQE

Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours) | Hybrid working | Location flexible

I’m currently working with a well-established UK law firm to recruit a Trusts & Tax Solicitor into its Private Client team. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) and the firm is flexible on location
, with hybrid / home working options available.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Private Client team and build a long-term career advising on trust and tax matters as part of a collaborative practice.

Reporting to partners, you will assist with and manage a caseload covering:

• Trust settlements, trust administration and associated specialist tax advice
• Drafting trust documentation and relevant supplementary instruments
• Delivering work in a commercially effective manner, with minimal supervision
• Maintaining high levels of client service and building strong client relationships
• Supporting the team’s profile and contributing to business development activity
• Adhering to agreed quality procedures and management systems
• Developing technical and non-technical skills in line with client and firm needs
• Some travel and occasional out-of-hours working for meetings, training and business development

You will ideally offer:

• Strong Private Client experience,
  ideally a minimum of 3 years PQE
• Practical experience of a broad and varied caseload, including:
• creating settlements
• managing and administering trusts
• drafting supplementary trust documentation
• providing specialist tax advice during the trust administration period
• Sound knowledge of wider private client matters, alongside your trusts/tax focus
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to your career
• Evidence of supporting business development across a team or firm
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Leadership / management experience to support the growth of a trusts offering (advantageous)

• Team-oriented, with a hands-on approach
• Organised, able to plan workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Calm, rational problem-solver with good judgement
• Confident and diplomatic with clients and stakeholders
• High integrity and discretion

A competitive package and strong benefits offering, including enhanced annual leave and additional leave at key holiday periods, private healthcare options, pension contribution and life assurance. Further details available on request.