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Tax and Trust Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • My client, a top 200 law firm, is seeking an experienced Trusts and Tax Solicitor/Lawyer to join their London team.
  • The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of PQE or equivalent experience in Trusts and Tax, with a focus on trust creation and administration.
  • The role offers a salary of £60,000 to £80,000, depending on experience, along with various benefits including hybrid working and private medical insurance.
  • Candidates should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a knowledge of Lexcel compliance requirements.
  • Additional responsibilities include managing trust documentation, tax compliance, and contributing to team marketing efforts.
My client is a top 200 law firm on the lookout for an experienced Trusts and Tax Solicitor/ Lawyer to join their team in London.Key Responsibilities
  • Advising clients on trust structures and associated tax implications
  • Preparing documentation for trust creation, variation, and termination
  • Overseeing the administration and tax compliance of trusts
  • Preparing Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax returns for trusts
  • Managing Trust Registration Service requirements
  • Engaging with trustees and beneficiaries, arranging trustee meetings, and ensuring compliance
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Have 2-3 years PQE, or equivalent experience in Trusts and Tax if not qualified
  • Be experienced in trust creation, administration, and taxation
  • Have personal tax experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Be knowledgeable in probate and estate administration
  • Demonstrate expertise in private client work across diverse areas
  • Work well independently and collaboratively
  • Possess excellent communication and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Show capability to build a client base and generate work for other teams
  • Contribute to team marketing efforts, including attending events, writing articles, and engaging on social media
  • Have experience with, or be familiar with, Lexcel compliance requirements
  • Display a commercial mindset and creative approach
  • Be proficient in IT, preferably with case management systems; knowledge of tax or trust software is a plus
Benefits
  • Hybrid working
  • Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, and Income Protection
  • Annual discretionary staff bonus
  • Discounted gym membership 

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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.