Tax & Trusts Knowledge Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Knowledge Lawyer to join its top-tier Private Client team. This role involves maintaining precedents, delivering training, and providing technical support on complex issues. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with over 5 years of experience in private client work, particularly in UK and international tax and estate planning. Offering flexible working options and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in private client work with experience in UK and international tax.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills with clear writing style.
• Experience in training design and delivery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand a suite of precedents and guidance notes.
• Design and deliver engaging internal training sessions.
• Provide technical support on complex matters.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

• Work with complex trusts and tax planning matters.
• Shape training and precedents for high-value work.

About Our Client

A highly respected and top-tier ranked Private Client team is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to support its growing Tax & Trusts practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team that acts for a broad spectrum of national and international clients, from affluent families and trustees to globally wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs.

The role sits at the heart of the team, supporting lawyers with know-how, precedents, training, and internal projects aimed at enhancing client service and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand a comprehensive suite of precedents and guidance notes.
• Monitor legal developments and communicate updates to the team.
• Design and deliver engaging internal training sessions.
• Provide technical support and act as a sounding board on complex matters.
• Manage learning and development plans for trainees and new joiners.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and internal strategic projects.
• Draft client-facing articles, thought leadership pieces, and briefing notes.
• Support implementation of legal tech solutions and knowledge systems.
• Collaborate with other Knowledge Lawyers across the firm.

The Successful Applicant

About You

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in private client work, ideally with experience in UK and international tax and estate planning, trusts, LPAs, and estate administration.
• Existing PSLs or fee-earners looking to transition into a knowledge role are welcome.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills, with a clear and concise writing style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in training design and delivery (desirable).

What's on Offer

• A strategic, high-impact role at the heart of a top-tier Private Client team
• Flexible working options, including part-time and hybrid arrangements
• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities to shape know-how, training, and innovation across the practice
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values personal development and wellbeing
• Recognition and support for transitioning into a knowledge role if coming from fee-earning