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Private Client Solicitor

Reed
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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.

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  • Join a leading UK advisory business as a Private Client Solicitor, offering a collaborative environment with a team of over 10 professionals.
  • The role involves handling a diverse portfolio of domestic and private client work, including Wills, probate, estate administration, and advising high net worth individuals.
  • Candidates should be qualified solicitors with a focus on private client law, capital tax, and possess experience in complex multi-jurisdictional probates.
  • The position requires strong technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in private client law.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £50,000 to £70,000, depending on experience.

Join Our Leading UK Advisory Business as a Private Client Solicitor!

Are you a talented Private Client Solicitor looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are working with a renowned UK-based advisory business seeking a dedicated professional to join our clients esteemed legal team.

Why Join?

  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a brilliant team of over 10 solicitors and paralegals, specializing in tax, private client, corporate, immigration services, and share schemes.
  • Diverse Portfolio: Handle a mix of domestic and private client work, including Wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs, tax, trusts, and advising high net worth individuals.
  • Expert Team: Collaborate with accountants, IFAs, and tax specialists to provide comprehensive services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer deceased estates (both testate and intestate).
  • Draft Wills, including trusts for business assets or life interest trusts.
  • Manage a variety of trust matters (Charitable, Discretionary, IIPs, Old A&M trusts, onshore, and Excluded Property trusts).
  • Support and advise HNW (£2-20m) and UHNW (£20m+) individuals, including owner-managed businesses.
  • Handle Powers of Attorney, post-death variations, and Deeds of Family Arrangement.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Contribute to publications on private client topics for trade and national press.

Essential Skills & Expertise:

  • Qualified and practising solicitor with a focus on private client law and capital tax.
  • Knowledge of onshore private client work and sound tax knowledge (IHT and CGT).
  • Experience with complex multi-jurisdictional probates and Trust Corporations.
  • Competent in dealing with multi-jurisdictional Wills and aware of related tax and succession laws.
  • Working knowledge of Brussels IV.
  • Strong intellect, creative thinking, excellent technical drafting, and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and organizational abilities.
  • Team player with excellent communication skills.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! ?? Call Sophie Clarke at REED (Norwich) today for more information or to submit your application. Feel free to share this opportunity with your network!

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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.