Senior Private Client Solicitor – UHNW Estate Planning

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited is advising a national law firm seeking a Private Client Senior Solicitor to join its Private Wealth team in Birmingham / Manchester. The role focuses on non-contentious matters, delivering high-quality advice to high-net-worth clients.

Key duties include advising on lifetime and estate tax planning, drafting Wills and trusts, and guiding on trust taxation. Candidates should have 6+ PQE, strong independent caseload skills, and familiarity with UHNW estates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Experience in advising on estate planning and tax legislation.
• Knowledge of trusts and their establishment, taxation, and administration.
• S/TEP qualification is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on lifetime and estate tax planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and estate administration.
• Drafting Wills, forming trusts, and providing guidance on trust taxation and administration.
• Work on the formation and taxation of family investment companies (experience preferred but not essential).
• Collaborate with financial advisers, accountants, and investment managers for tailored, holistic advice.
• Engage in business development activities, and develop specialisms in the team's practice areas.

Skills

Caseload management

Estate planning

Tax legislation

Trusts

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited is advising a national law firm seeking a Private Client Senior Solicitor to join its Private Wealth team in Birmingham / Manchester. The role focuses on non-contentious matters, delivering high-quality advice to high-net-worth clients.

Key duties include advising on lifetime and estate tax planning, drafting Wills and trusts, and guiding on trust taxation. Candidates should have 6+ PQE, strong independent caseload skills, and familiarity with UHNW estates.