Private Client Solicitor

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Full time, Permanent Cambridge Competitive salary Ref No: IPRS7328

Overview

Our client is looking for two talented, friendly and enthusiastic Private Client Solicitors to join their firm. If you are passionate about providing bespoke high quality legal advice, knowledgeable in all areas of Private Client work (in particular, trusts, taxation and lifetime planning) and keen to share your knowledge and experience to help develop others, this role could be exactly what you're looking for. If you share the vision for delivering excellent service to clients, whilst progressing your own personal development, in a welcoming and supportive environment, then they would love to welcome you into their firm.

Responsibilities

• Providing bespoke estate planning advice to mid to high-net-worth clients
• Preparing complex Wills for mid to high-net-worth clients
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for mid to high-net-worth clients
• Dealing with the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
• Preparing Trust documentation including drafting settlements and subsequent resolutions and deeds necessary to administer settlements
• Advising executors and trustees on taxation, compliance and reporting requirements for estates and trusts (including preparation of IHT100s & IHT400s)
• Advising trustees of their duties, obligations, and powers from the terms of the settlement, statute, or case law
• Providing business succession planning to business owners including sole traders, partners, and shareholders
• Providing support and advice to team members on more complex matters, particularly trusts, taxation and estate planning
• Attending networking events to build firm reputation and develop professional connections

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE
• Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns
• SFE and/or STEP membership (desirable)

Personal Skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
• Great time management skills
• Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive
• Professional and able to work well both independently and in a team
• Calm under pressure

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