Senior Private Client Lawyer - Succession & Tax Lead

Foot Anstey LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in Exeter seeks a professional to join their Succession & Tax team. This role involves leading estate administration matters and providing expert advice on inheritance tax among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in private client law and a strong knowledge of UK tax law. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside a supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in private client law, particularly in high-value and technically complex matters.
• Strong working knowledge of UK tax law as it relates to estates and inheritance.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive client relationships with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead on estate administration matters, including estates with international assets.
• Provide expert advice on inheritance tax and succession planning.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of learning.

Skills

Private client law experience

UK tax law knowledge

Client relationship management

Operational leadership

Collaboration skills

Job description

A forward-thinking law firm in Exeter seeks a professional to join their Succession & Tax team. This role involves leading estate administration matters and providing expert advice on inheritance tax among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in private client law and a strong knowledge of UK tax law. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside a supportive environment for your professional development.