Private Client Solicitor – Tax & Trusts (UK)

Origin Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to provide expert advice on succession and tax planning. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of PQE and a strong understanding of both domestic and international planning. Opportunities abound for client marketing engagement, making this role perfect for proactive legal professionals who excel in building relationships. This position is based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of PQE in relevant practice area.
• Good judgement and legal understanding.
• Ability to manage own files and caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and succinct legal advice.
• Manage substantial workload with supervision.
• Draft complex documents with minimum oversight.
• Participate in client marketing and seminars.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Commercial understanding

Pro-active team player

Education

England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent)

STEP qualification

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor – Tax & Trusts (UK)

Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, this Associate role will advise a range of UK clients on their succession and tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner
• Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise
• Draft more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents
• Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
• Where appropriate, delegate, co-ordinate and supervise the work of more junior members of the team
• Actively participate in client marketing opportunities such as client seminars, presentations and pitches
• Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through
• Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

Person specification / Qualifications

• England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent, such as CILEX) with 2-3 years’ PQE
• Have an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
• A STEP qualification would be an advantage
• Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs
• Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad caseload
• Have a high degree of attention to detail
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks
• Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
• Be able to build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship

Origin Legal is handling a number of Private Client Solicitor vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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