Estate Planning & Trusts Lawyer (5 yrs+ PQE)

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the North West is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Trusts Lawyer to provide expert advice to wealthy clients on asset protection and estate management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years PQE and will manage their own cases while supervising junior staff. The firm offers attractive remuneration and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration packages

Autonomy and flexibility

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE minimum in estate planning or private client work.
• Demonstrable experience advising wealthy clients on asset protection.
• Ability to work independently and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases in the estate planning sector.
• Advise clients on estate and wealth management strategies.
• Provide support and supervision to junior team members.

Skills

Advising on and preparing Wills

Assessing estates on potential tax liabilities

Estate & wealth protection measures

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Living Wills and Letters of Wishes

Lifetime gifts and tax issues

Elderly Client Advice

Trusts administration

Advising trustees

Education

Qualified solicitor or CiLEX

Job description

Overview

Estate Planning & Trusts Lawyer (5 yrs+ PQE)

Salary: £45,000 - £70,000

Ref: 57634/tml

Location: All North West, Greater Manchester

Areas of Law: Tax

Job Type: Permanent

Level: Legal Executive, 6 years plus, 4-6 years qualified

Sector: Private practice

Telephone: [phone]

Note: Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

Opportunity

A new opportunity has arisen in this profitable and professionally managed, full-service law firm. The private client team is well established and offers a wealth of expertise across all areas. For many years, it has acted for wealthy clients with family trusts and inherited wealth, as well as private individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and SME business owners.

Working as part of a cohesive and friendly team, a new opportunity has arisen requiring a solicitor or CiLEX with not less than 4/5 yrs' PQE. The focus of this role will be advising wealthier clients on asset protection and estate planning using tax efficiency in wills and use of trusts.

We would be delighted to hear from private client specialists experienced in:

• Advising on and preparing Wills
• Assessing estates on potential tax liabilities
• Estate & wealth protection measures
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Living Wills and Letters of Wishes
• Lifetime gifts and tax issues
• Elderly Client Advice
• Trusts administration
• Advising trustees

This a key and pivotal role in the team providing excellent prospects. As well as managing your own cases, you will be responsible for providing support and supervision to wider team members and enjoy a client facing role.

The quality of work is excellent in a firm that nurtures a sensible approach to work/balance. As well as attractive remuneration packages including a host of benefits, the firm provides autonomy and flexibility.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

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