NQ Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 200 law firm in Salisbury is seeking an NQ Private Client solicitor to join its Tier 1 ranked Trust and Tax team. The role involves advising affluent individuals on complex wills, trusts, and tax planning. This position offers strong career progression opportunities and the chance to work on high-net-worth matters from the outset.

Qualifications

• Completed a seat in Private Client during training.
• Willing to undertake the STEP qualification.

Responsibilities

• Advise on wills, trusts, and tax planning for high-net-worth clients.
• Handle complex HNW matters from Day 1.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Education

NQ Private Client solicitor

Job description

Join Salisbury's leading Private Client team, ranked in the Legal 500 & Chambers for quality output, within a unique and longstanding Top 200 firm that offers a healthy work-life balance and a positive working culture.

The Firm

With a history of excellence, quality, and reputation, the firm provides full legal services to clients in the South, the UK, and internationally. They are trusted longstanding partners for individuals and businesses seeking top-tier legal advice.

As a Top 200, Sunday Times Best, and Top-Tier Legal 500 ranked firm, their expertise spans personal, business, and public-sector law, backed by over 200 years of success. They uphold traditional values combined with insightful legal expertise.

The firm values simplicity, quality, thoroughness, and empowerment. They focus on future-proofing clients and maintaining a forward-thinking approach, supported by bespoke development and mentoring for colleagues. Many partners have risen from support roles, exemplifying the firm's commitment to excellence and internal growth.

The Role

The Tier 1 ranked Trust and Tax team within Private Client delivers top-quality work to affluent individuals in Salisbury and beyond. You will lead from the front, advising on wills, trusts, and tax planning for high-net-worth UK and foreign domiciled clients, trustees, and beneficiaries.

The team supports owners of farms, estates, companies, partnerships, and offshore trusts, focusing on cross-border and jurisdictional tax and succession planning, including all relevant tax implications.

Bringing your expertise, you will handle complex HNW matters from Day 1 and work towards long-term development into Senior Associate and beyond. The firm has a strong history of supporting career progression.

The Requirements

• NQ Private Client solicitor (must have completed a seat in Private Client during training)
• Commercially oriented
• Willing to undertake the STEP qualification