Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor | Bristol | 2-4 Years PQE+ | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working | A leading national law firm is seeking a Trust Specialist, Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Associate to join its highly regarded Private Client team in Bristol. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing support initiatives. To register your interest, please contact Alicia Forde on [phone removed] or email [email removed] quoting Job Ref: 215305240.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded specialist Tax & Trusts team, advising high net worth individuals, trustees and beneficiaries across a wide range of sophisticated trust, tax and wealth protection matters.
With an outstanding reputation in the market, the team works with a diverse client base and handles complex, high-quality private client work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise and progress their career within a specialist environment.

The Role:
You will take responsibility for a varied caseload, working closely with experienced trust practitioners, tax advisers and private client specialists.
The role offers a fast-paced and rewarding working environment, with exposure to complex matters and significant opportunities for ongoing learning, professional development and career progression.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing a varied portfolio of trust administration and advisory work
• Advising clients on the creation, structuring, and ongoing administration of UK trusts
• Preparing trust deeds, letters of wishes and other related legal documentation
• Advising on the taxation of trusts, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax
• Preparing and overseeing annual trust accounts and tax returns
• Liaising with tax advisers, accountants and other professional specialists to deliver comprehensive, joined-up advice
• Assisting with broader private client and lifetime planning matters
• Advising trustees and beneficiaries on complex issues arising in connection with trusts

About You:
The firm is looking for an experienced professional with a strong interest in trusts, taxation and private client work.
You should ideally have:
• Experience working as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, Trust Adviser or in an equivalent professional capacity
• Around 2–4 years' PQE, although applications from more experienced candidates and those who are qualified by experience are also welcomed
• Solid experience in trust administration and trust taxation
• A private client background with experience involving trusts and wealth planning
• The confidence and ability to manage your own caseload
• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong client care skills, particularly when working with high-net-worth individuals

What you can expect:
In return, you will have the opportunity to join a highly respected national law firm and develop your career within a specialist and well-established team.
The role offers:
• High-quality, complex private client work
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Continued training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• A comprehensive benefits package, together with wellbeing support initiatives

Take the Next Step!
If you are ready to progress your private client career and would like to join a firm recognised for its exceptional reputation and quality of work, we would be delighted to hear from you.


How to Apply:
Contact Alicia Forde on [phone removed] or email [email removed] quoting Job Ref: 215305240

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