Partner - Private Client Tax & Trusts

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Partner level Private Client Tax & Trusts specialist to lead and grow a dedicated advisory practice in Dublin. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and business owners on wealth transfers, succession planning and trusts, building a premier client portfolio and expanding cross-disciplinary collaborations.

The role merges senior leadership with technical tax leadership, offering scope to shape strategy, develop networks and deliver sophisticated tax solutions for

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advising on Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty, trusts and related tax matters.
• Strong knowledge of Irish tax legislation relevant to wealth transfers, succession planning and private clients.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners or trustees.
• An established professional network and the ability to develop new client relationships.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise on complex and sensitive client matters.
• Commercial ambition and an interest in building and leading a specialist advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist advisory on Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty, trusts and related tax matters.
• Advise individuals, families and business owners on wealth transfers, succession planning and tax-efficient ownership structures.
• Provide specialist tax input on the establishment, administration and restructuring of trusts and estate planning arrangements.
• Develop a network of professional advisers, legal contacts and private clients to generate new advisory opportunities.
• Shape and grow a specialist tax offering, identifying opportunities for expansion within the Irish market.
• Work closely with Corporate Tax, Legal and other advisory professionals on complex transactions and client matters.
• Provide senior-level guidance on complex tax legislation and support the development of specialist expertise within the practice.

Skills

Capital Acquisitions Tax

Stamp Duty

Trusts

Wealth transfers

Succession planning

Irish tax legislation

Private Client experience

Client relationship development

Commercial leadership

Job description

Job Title: Partner - Private Client Tax & Trusts

Sector: Professional Services - Tax & Legal Advisory

Location: Dublin

Our Client

Our client is an established advisory firm seeking to strengthen its specialist tax offering through the appointment of an experienced Private Client Tax & Trusts professional.

The firm advises a diverse client base and is looking to develop its capabilities across areas including Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty, trusts and succession planning.

Why should you apply?

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced tax adviser or legal professional to establish and develop a specialist advisory offering in an area of growing importance to private clients, business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

The position offers significant scope to develop an established professional network, build a specialist client portfolio and collaborate with senior professionals across Tax, Corporate Advisory and other disciplines.

Importantly, the firm is open to candidates from both accountancy and legal backgrounds, making this an attractive opportunity for a senior solicitor or tax professional looking to take on a broader commercial leadership role.

Who should apply?

Our client is interested in speaking with experienced tax specialists, solicitors or legal advisers currently operating at Partner or Director level within a leading law firm, accountancy practice or specialist advisory business.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Extensive experience advising on Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty, trusts and related tax matters.
• Strong knowledge of Irish tax legislation relevant to wealth transfers, succession planning and private clients.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners or trustees.
• An established professional network and the ability to develop new client relationships.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise on complex and sensitive client matters.
• Commercial ambition and an interest in building and leading a specialist advisory practice.

Role and Reporting Lines

The successful candidate will take a senior leadership role within the firm's specialist tax advisory offering, working alongside experienced Tax and Advisory Partners to develop the practice.

• Specialist Advisory – Lead the provision of advice on Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty, trusts and related tax matters.
• Private Client Services – Advise individuals, families and business owners on wealth transfers, succession planning and tax-efficient ownership structures.
• Trusts & Estate Planning – Provide specialist tax input on the establishment, administration and restructuring of trusts and estate planning arrangements.
• Business Development – Develop a network of professional advisers, legal contacts and private clients to generate new advisory opportunities.
• Practice Development – Shape and grow a specialist tax offering, identifying opportunities for expansion within the Irish market.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with Corporate Tax, Legal and other advisory professionals on complex transactions and client matters.
• Technical Leadership – Provide senior-level guidance on complex tax legislation and support the development of specialist expertise within the practice.