Senior Associate – Succession & Tax

Foot Anstey; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Zusammenfassung

Foot Anstey's Private Wealth team in Belfast is seeking a Senior Associate to handle high-value private client work for individuals and families. You will advise on wills, probate, LPAs, trusts and tax structuring, collaborating with colleagues across real estate, corporate and tax to deliver integrated solutions.

This role offers a flexible working pattern (full-time or part-time) and a supportive path to grow your client relationships, lead junior lawyers, and contribute to the firm’s

Qualifikationen

• Experience in private client or private wealth law.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long‑term relationships.
• Willingness to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team growth.

Aufgaben

• Advise on wills, probate, LPAs and related matters.
• Support and manage complex probate and estate administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, tax and corporate teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team growth.
• Engage in business development and networking to grow the practice.

Kenntnisse

Private Client

Mentoring

Client relationships

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title:Senior Associate – Private Client

Ready to take your career to the next level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Private Wealth team advising individuals, families, and their advisors on a wide range of private client work. You’ll work on high-value matters including estate and succession planning, trusts, tax structuring probate and wealth preservation.

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Senior Associate
• Location: Belfast
• Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time

Why this role matters: You’ll play a central role in managing client relationships by delivering tailored legal solutions and contributing to the strategic growth of our Private Wealth practice. Whether you’re advising entrepreneurs, landowners, family-owned business or international clients, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that delivers clear and commercially focused advice.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Advise on broad range of private client matters including wills, probate, LPA’s and more.
• Support and/or manage complex probate and estate administration matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver integrated advice – particularly in tax, real estate and/or corporate departments.
• Depending on your experience level, you will supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the team.
• Play an active role in business development and networking to enhance your profile and the firm’s presence in the region.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a committed and ambitious individual who thrives in a client‑focused environment with:

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment and brings:

• Experience in private client or private wealth law.
• A STEP qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to client service.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted, long‑term relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring and team development.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, working with a respected team on high-quality matters while building your profile in a growing and ambitious firm.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

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Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.