Trust & Tax Solicitor / Legal Executive - Dorchester

Chadwick Nott; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Dorchester is seeking a Trust & Tax Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 4 years PQE. The role involves managing trust and tax matters, including tax returns, compliance, and client interactions. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in trust administration and excellent communication skills. Full-time is preferred, but part-time will be considered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience in preparing and submitting self-assessment tax returns.
• Ability to advise on income tax and capital gains tax.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of trust and tax matters.
• Manage and administer trusts with compliance.
• Prepare and submit tax returns for individuals.

Skills

Strong experience in trust administration

Technical knowledge in tax compliance

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Job description

Overview

Trust & Tax Solicitor / Legal Executive - Dorchester

Chadwick Nott are instructed by a leading Dorset and Somerset practice who are looking to recruit a 4+ years PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Trust and Tax team in Dorchester.

As part of this highly regarded team, you will handle a range of trust and tax matters, including:

• Preparing and submitting self-assessment tax returns for individuals.
• Advising on income tax, capital gains tax, and relevant tax reliefs.
• Managing and administering trusts, ensuring compliance with taxation and reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience and technical knowledge in trust administration and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Confident independently managing your own caseload with minimal supervision

This role is ideally full-time, but part-time hours will be considered.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.