Private Client (Wills Tax Trusts) lawyer

Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a Private Client (Wills Tax Trusts) lawyer with over 4 years of PQE. You will be involved with various high-net-worth clients, managing taxable estates, drafting wills, and advising on trusts. The role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive team recognized for its expertise in private client law. This position promises a challenging yet rewarding environment, including collaboration with other specialty teams.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience in drafting wills and advising on trusts.
• Ability to prepare Court of Protection applications.

Responsibilities

• Deal with taxable estates and manage deputy files.
• Draft lasting powers of attorney.
• Advise on inheritance tax and trusts.

Skills

Private Client law expertise

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Education

Excellent academic background

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deal with taxable estates
• Draft wills
• Advise on inheritance tax
• Draft lasting powers of attorney
• Advise on trusts
• Prepare Court of Protection applications in relation to property and financial affairs
• Manage deputy files

Directories-listed Private Client team in London seeks a Private Client (Wills Tax Trusts) lawyer 4 or more years’ PQE with excellent academics who can demonstrate a breadth of experience and a keen desire to develop their knowledge and practice. The successful candidate can expect to undertake a range of private client work in a supportive collegiate team that is widely recognised for its expertise in this area. The client base is varied but they exclusively act for high-net worth individuals and their families who are UK-based as well as advising international clients.

You will also regularly work with other teams including Trusts & Estates Disputes, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property and Family.