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Private Client Solicitor - Accountancy Firm

Clear IT Recruitment Limited
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join their accountancy firm in London, offering a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days at home.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience specializing in private client law, ideally with a capital tax focus.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting with the administration of deceased estates, will drafting, and advising high-net-worth individuals.
  • The role offers a generous remuneration package, including a salary review twice a year, 25 days of annual leave plus three days off at Christmas, and private medical insurance.
  • This position presents a fantastic career growth opportunity within an established accountancy group that has been operating for over 100 years.

My client is now recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join their accountancy firm in London. The role offers a large amount of hybrid working, 2 days in office, 3 days at home.

The candidate will be joining an experienced legal team comprising 12 solicitors and a paralegal, working on a range of specialisms including tax, private client, corporate, immigration services and share schemes. This role will support the private client legal team and work closely alongside our substantial well established private client tax team.

This is a fantastic career growth opportunity, they are looking for someone to grow the Private Client provision to support both their accountancy clients.

The accountancy group has been established for 100+ years and has more than 500+ staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work within a team of mixed discipline which includes accountants, IFAs and tax specialists.• Assist with the administration of deceased estates (both testate and intestate).• Will drafting, including the limitation of its territorial scope and the inclusion of various trusts such as those containing business assets or a life interest trust.• Display sound knowledge and experience in a wide variety of trust matters (Charitable, Discretionary, IIPs, Old A&M trusts, onshore and Excluded Property trusts) to include the set up, administration and taxation of such trusts.• Advising HNW (£2-20m) and UHNW (£20m +) individuals including owner managed businesses.• Powers of Attorney (including registration and administration).• Post death variations & Deeds of Family arrangement.• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and colleagues.• The successful candidate will have:

Requirements

• Admitted Solicitor - 3+ years OQE• Demonstrable experience specialising in private client law, ideally with a capital tax focus• Working knowledge of onshore private client work• Strong intellect and ability to think creatively

A generous remuneration package includes:

• Salary Reviews: Twice a year to recognise your contributions.• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus three days off at Christmas.• Flexible Working: We're committed to a positive work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that prioritises your well-being and flexibility.• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme, and more!• Private Medical Insurance• Professional Subscriptions: Invest in your growth and development.• Inclusive Employer: Be part of a diverse team with equity, inclusion, and flexibility at the core

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.