Private Client Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited is advising a national law firm seeking a Private Client Senior Solicitor to join its Private Wealth team in Birmingham / Manchester. The role focuses on non-contentious matters, delivering high-quality advice to high-net-worth clients.

Key duties include advising on lifetime and estate tax planning, drafting Wills and trusts, and guiding on trust taxation. Candidates should have 6+ PQE, strong independent caseload skills, and familiarity with UHNW estates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Experience in advising on estate planning and tax legislation.
• Knowledge of trusts and their establishment, taxation, and administration.
• S/TEP qualification is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on lifetime and estate tax planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and estate administration.
• Drafting Wills, forming trusts, and providing guidance on trust taxation and administration.
• Work on the formation and taxation of family investment companies (experience preferred but not essential).
• Collaborate with financial advisers, accountants, and investment managers for tailored, holistic advice.
• Engage in business development activities, and develop specialisms in the team's practice areas.

Skills

Caseload management

Estate planning

Tax legislation

Trusts

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Senior Solicitor - Birmingham / Manchester

Private Wealth - Principal/Senior Associate Solicitor - This National law firm are seeking a talented Solicitor to join its reputable Private Wealth team in Birmingham. This role focuses on non-contentious matters, providing high-quality legal advice to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Location: Birmingham / Manchester

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to £85,000

Previous Experience: 6+ PQE with Expertise in advising on HNW/UHNW estate planning and relevant tax legislation

A Leading team

You will be part of a reputable team engaging in high quality work and acting for prestigious clients. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on lifetime and estate tax planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and estate administration.
• Drafting Wills, forming trusts, and providing guidance on trust taxation and administration.
• Work on the formation and taxation of family investment companies (experience preferred but not essential).
• Collaborate with financial advisers, accountants, and investment managers for tailored, holistic advice.
• Engage in business development activities, and develop specialisms in the team's practice areas.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Experience in advising on estate planning and tax legislation.
• Knowledge of trusts and their establishment, taxation, and administration.
• S/TEP qualification is desirable but not essential

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This award-winning team offers a collaborative and supportive environment offering a platform to grow professionally and engage directly with clients.