Trusts and Tax Solicitor/ Fee Earner Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (Hybrid) £35,000 to £65,

QED Legal LLP; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Ashby-de-la-Zouch seeks an experienced Trusts and Tax Solicitor. You will manage a varied caseload and ensure high standards of client service. Experience in Trusts and Tax work, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. A collaborative and proactive attitude is key. The role offers hybrid working and competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and private GP service.

Benefits

Hybrid working for genuine flexibility

Competitive annual performance-related bonus

Private GP service

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday

Life assurance at 3x salary

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Trusts and Tax work.
• Experience in a busy Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Tax department.
• Ability to provide tailored, high-quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload with high autonomy.
• Work with high-net-worth individuals and charities.
• Ensure efficient progress of each matter with client communication.

Skills

Experience managing complex matters

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication

Target-driven approach

Collaborative attitude

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX

CTA or ATT qualification

Job description

Trusts and Tax Solicitor/ Fee Earner – Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (Hybrid) – £35,000 to £65,000

The Firm

My client is a long‑established, friendly, and forward‑thinking independent law firm with modern offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and additional offices in Derby and Tamworth. With over 200 years of history, they pride themselves on being approachable, progressive, and deeply committed to providing excellent client service. Do you want to be part of a firm where collaboration, innovation, and genuine enthusiasm for the job are at the heart of everything? Then this could be the perfect environment for you.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fee earner to join the Trusts and Tax team and manage a diverse caseload with a high level of autonomy. You’ll work with high‑net‑worth individuals, business owners, landowners, and charities on a range of complex matters, including:

• Farming partnerships and lifetime trusts
• Complex tax and estate planning
• Will Trusts and Trust administration
• Corporate Trustees, winding up of Trusts, and charitable Trusts

Do you enjoy building strong client relationships and providing tailored, high‑quality advice in a collaborative environment? If so, you’ll fit right in here. You’ll ensure each matter progresses efficiently, maintaining exceptional standards of client communication and compliance with Law Society and firm‑wide quality standards. You’ll also assist the Head of Department with departmental growth and contribute to business development initiatives through networking and marketing activities.

You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX with extensive experience in Trusts and Tax work. You’ll bring:

• Experience managing complex matters in a busy Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Tax department
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• A target‑driven approach with commercial awareness
• A collaborative, proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for client service
• CTA or ATT qualification desirable but not essential

Are you someone who thrives in a role where autonomy, professionalism, and people skills truly make a difference? Then this role offers a perfect balance of challenge and reward.

Benefits

• Hybrid working for genuine flexibility
• Competitive annual performance‑related bonus
• Private GP service
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Life assurance at 3x salary

If you want to join a firm where work‑life balance actually means something then apply! or contact Toby Ryan today.