Trusts and Tax Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Trusts and Tax Solicitor to join their Private Client department. This full-time role offers hybrid working across multiple office locations, focusing on trust administration and strategic tax advice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Opportunities for career progression are clearly outlined within this supportive setting.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in Private Client law required.
• Experience in trust administration and tax mitigation strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving trust settlements and administration.
• Provide tailored advice regarding inheritance and capital gains tax.
• Draft settlements and supporting trust documentation.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

Trust creation experience

Estate planning knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong drafting skills

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum 3 years' PQE in Private Client law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

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Job Title: Trusts and Tax Solicitor
Location: Flexible Multiple Office Locations + Hybrid/Home Working
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive DOE + Excellent Benefits Package
Hybrid Working: Yes flexible office/home split across multiple regions

Job Title: Trusts and Tax Solicitor
Location: Flexible Multiple Office Locations + Hybrid/Home Working
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive DOE + Excellent Benefits Package
Hybrid Working: Yes flexible office/home split across multiple regions

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Tax Solicitor to join a high-performing, forward-thinking Private Client department. The role is permanent, full-time, and offers hybrid working, with flexibility on location across several well-established regional offices. Youll play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex trust administration, settlement work, and specialist tax advice, working within a nationally recognised team of experts.

This isnt a transactional post its a strategic career move for someone passionate about trust law, succession planning, and long-term client relationships. Youll have a clear development path, strong internal support, and the chance to shape the future of the trusts and tax offering.

Key Responsibilities of the Trusts and Tax Solicitor

• Manage a varied and high-quality caseload involving trust settlements, trust administration, and specialist tax advice

• Provide tailored advice throughout the trust lifecycle, including inheritance and capital gains tax implications

• Draft settlements, letters of wishes, and all supporting trust documentation

• Work collaboratively within a supportive and technically strong Private Client team

• Proactively contribute to business development and the strategic growth of the trusts practice

• Supervise junior colleagues where required and support internal training and mentoring

• Attend client meetings and occasional travel for training or BD initiatives

• Deliver exceptional client care while maintaining regulatory and quality standards

Candidate Profile

Were seeking a technically strong, personable, and commercially minded Trusts and Tax Solicitor who thrives in an advisory-led environment and enjoys being part of a team where quality, care, and integrity come first.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• UK-qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in Private Client law

• Strong demonstrable experience in trust creation, administration, and taxation

• Sound knowledge of estate planning, tax mitigation strategies, and related private client matters

• Excellent communication, drafting, and client-handling skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems

• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and collaborating with wider teams

Desirable:

• STEP qualification or working towards it

• Leadership or line management experience within a Private Client team

• Interest in public speaking, training, or wider knowledge-sharing initiatives

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join an award-winning, nationally recognised Private Client department

• A culture that supports innovation, autonomy, and genuine work/life balance

• Clearly defined progression structure within a stable and successful firm

• The chance to shape a growing trusts offering within a multi-office legal business

Benefits Include:

• Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays

• Additional leave for your birthday and over Christmas/New Year

• Private medical insurance (Bupa) and healthcare cashback plans

• Enhanced 5% matched pension contribution

• Group life assurance 4x annual salary

• Option to buy additional holiday (up to 5 extra days)

• Comprehensive learning and development programme

• Regular staff socials, wellbeing support, and professional mentoring

How to Apply

If youre an experienced Trusts and Tax Solicitor looking for your next move within a supportive, modern private client team, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover message outlining your suitability and preferred working location.

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