Private Client Tax Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; West Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Solicitor to deliver impactful tax planning services. The role involves strategic advisory on inheritance tax and estate planning, alongside fostering client relationships in a supportive and flexible environment. The ideal candidate should hold a STEP or CTA qualification.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity for meaningful impact on clients' lives

Qualifications

• Experience flexibility from NQ to Senior Associate levels.
• Strong communication skills and an engaging approach with clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a flexible team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic, high-level tax planning for clients.
• Advise on tax compliance and estate planning.
• Collaborate with financial advisers and manage client relationships.

Skills

Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning

Capital Gains & Income Tax Advisory

Trust Structuring & Compliance

Personal Tax, Domicile & Non‑Dom Issues

Client Relationships

Collaboration

Education

STEP qualification

CTA qualification

Job description

About the FirmA highly regarded SME law firm blends technical excellence with a deeply personal approach. The Private Client team delivers peace of mind, be it from simple Will drafting, probate and estate administration through to more complex lifetime tax efficiency and next generation wealth preservation. With welcoming, relaxed offices and a culture that puts people first, the firm offers a work environment where professionalism meets personality, serious about the work, never about ego.

What the Role Involves The Private Client Tax Solicitor will play a key role in delivering strategic, high-level tax planning to individuals, families, and trustees. Working closely with legal and financial advisers, they will lead on a range of sophisticated, cross-disciplinary matters, including:

• Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning – Crafting bespoke IHT strategies using lifetime and Will trusts, planning for business property relief, and structuring multi-generational succession arrangements.
• Capital Gains & Income Tax Advisory – Advising on CGT and income tax for individuals and trusts, particularly in connection with estate planning, property transactions, investments, and pensions.
• Trust Structuring & Compliance – Designing, implementing, and maintaining trust structures (onshore and offshore), managing compliance, reporting, and HMRC interaction.
• Personal Tax, Domicile & Non‑Dom Issues – Supporting clients with self-assessment, property disclosures, remittance basis planning, non-dom strategies, and tax relief optimisation (including ISAs, pensions, and EIS/VCTs).
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Working alongside wealth managers, accountants, family offices, and private banks to deliver joined-up advice.
• Client Relationships & Thought Leadership – Acting as a trusted technical advisor, presenting ideas clearly and building long-term client rapport, while remaining current on legislation and policy shifts.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be technically strong and highly personable, with the ability to balance analytical rigour with a human-centred approach. The person specification reads something like this:

• There is flexibility on experience, from NQ through to Senior Associate.
• STEP and/or CTA qualification (or be actively pursuing either)
• Know across IHT, CGT, income tax, and trust planning
• Confidence in advising on personal tax compliance, domicile status, and maybe non-dom planning
• Outstanding communication skills and a proven ability to engage clients and colleagues alike
• A collaborative, flexible working style suited to a close-knit, entrepreneurial team

Why Join

• Meaningful Impact – The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference in clients’ lives by safeguarding wealth and legacy
• High-Calibre Colleagues – Work within a team of experienced professionals in a non-hierarchical, supportive culture
• Flexibility & Autonomy – Roel could be full time orr part time, with hybrid, flexible hours and trust-based autonomy
• Professional Development – Enjoy access to strong mentorship, specialist training, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to grow technical and strategic skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and personable Private Client Tax expert to join a highly regarded law firm, that values both expertise and empathy. Applications are welcomed from individuals who are ready to bring their talents to a firm where legal advice is delivered with heart as well as brains.

Salary will be dependent on experience, which will be determined at interview, and candidates are encouraged to reach out if expectations are above the envisaged range of £60,000 to £80,000.

Contact Jonathan Nolan, Associate Director 07441 472314, for a confidential chat, give me a nudge on Linkedin or apply now through the job ad for immediate consideration and feedback.