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Private Client Solicitor – Tax & Trusts (UK)

Private Client Solicitor – Tax & Trusts (UK)

Guildford, London, Surrey, UK, Woking

Job Ref:

OL/JRW6598

Salary:

£70,000+

Experience Level: 


1 YRS PQE, 2 YRS PQE, 3 YRS PQE, 4 YRS PQE, NQ

Practice Area:

Private Client, Tax
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Job Description


Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, this Associate role will advise a range of UK clients on their succession and tax planning.

Roles and Responsibilities 

  • Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner
  • Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise
  • Draft more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents
  • Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
  • Where appropriate, delegate, co-ordinate and supervise the work of more junior members of the team
  • Actively participate in client marketing opportunities such as client seminars, presentations and pitches
  • Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through
  • Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
  • Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

 

Person Specification

  • England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent, such as CILEX) with 2-3 years’ PQE
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
  • A STEP qualification would be an advantage
  • Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs
  • Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad caseload
  • Have a high degree of attention to detail
  • Have strong problem-solving skills
  • Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks
  • Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
  • Be able to build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship

 

Origin Legal is handling a number of Private Client Solicitor vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

 

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