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Job Role: Newly Qualified Solicitor – Wills, Trust & TaxLocation: ChesterSalary: c. £45,000 + Excellent BenefitsI am currently recruiting for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join my client’s highly regarded Wills, Trust & Tax team in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in wills, probate, trusts, and estate administration, who is looking to develop their expertise while supporting one of the Senior Solicitors in the team.The ideal candidate will have experience advising high-net-worth clients on wills, inheritance tax planning, and asset protection, alongside a strong knowledge of Capital Taxes. My client is looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can build strong relationships with clients, offering a high level of service and managing a varied caseload of complex matters. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously will be key to success in this role.The Wills, Trusts & Tax team is highly ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, known for its work with high-net-worth individuals. The team is led by a Head of Department with a wealth of expertise in the field, regularly speaking at seminars on inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection. As part of this team, the successful candidate will be encouraged to engage with STEP or ACTAPS, professional bodies that reflect the quality and complexity of the work undertaken for clients.This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive, progressive environment with excellent exposure to high-profile, interesting work.Benefits:
- Competitive salary of c. £45,000
- 26 days annual leave (increasing with long service)
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
- Supported parking scheme
- Volunteering days
- Buying and selling holidays
