Private Client Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Wellbeing support initiatives

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Bristol is seeking a Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Trust Specialist to join its trusted Private Client team.

You will handle a diverse caseload on trust administration, structuring, and tax matters for high net worth individuals and trustees, with hybrid working and clear opportunities for professional development at a leading national firm.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in private client/trust work.
• Experience in trust administration and taxation.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong client care for high net worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of trust administration and advisory matters.
• Advise on creation, structuring, and ongoing administration of UK trusts.
• Draft trust deeds, letters of wishes, and related documentation.
• Provide advice on trust taxation (Income Tax, CGT, and IHT).
• Prepare annual trust accounts and tax returns.
• Collaborate with tax advisers, accountants, and other specialists.
• Support wider private client and lifetime planning matters.
• Advise trustees and beneficiaries on complex trust-related issues.

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | Bristol | 2-4 Years PQE+ | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working

A leading national law firm is seeking a Trust Specialist, Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Associate to join its highly regarded Private Client team in Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist Tax & Trusts team, advising high net worth individuals, trustees, and beneficiaries on a broad range of complex trust, tax, and wealth protection matters. The team has an outstanding reputation and handles sophisticated work for a diverse client base.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload while working alongside experienced trust practitioners, tax advisers, and private client specialists. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role offering exposure to high-quality work and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of trust administration and advisory matters.
• Advising on the creation, structuring, and ongoing administration of UK trusts.
• Drafting trust deeds, letters of wishes, and associated legal documentation.
• Providing advice on trust taxation, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax.
• Preparing and overseeing annual trust accounts and tax returns.
• Working closely with tax advisers, accountants, and other specialists to provide holistic advice.
• Supporting wider private client and lifetime planning matters.
• Advising trustees and beneficiaries on complex trust-related issues.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Experience as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, Trust Advisor, or equivalent professional.
• Ideally 2-4 years' PQE, although applications from more experienced candidates and those qualified by experience are welcomed.
• Strong trust administration and trust taxation experience.
• A background in private client work involving trusts and wealth planning.
• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong client care skills with experience working with high net worth individuals.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a highly respected national law firm.
• High-quality and complex private client work.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of two office days per week.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• A comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing support initiatives.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.