Senior Private Client Solicitor

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Full time
Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Job offered by: Absolute Law Recruitment
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Category:
Absolute Law Recruitment are seeking a Private Client Solicitor 6yrs+ PQE to join an exceptional Legal 500 Law Firm in East Sussex.

You will provide high quality legal advice on the full range of private client matters whilst acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The role requires the delivery of technically excellent advice with the ability to guide clients on long-term strategic planning, alongside changing economic and political environments. Upholding the highest level of client service at all times is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax and trust work Business succession planning Capital Gains Tax ('CGT') advice Estate and succession planning Farm/agricultural property succession planning Inheritance Tax ('IHT') planning All aspects of preparing Wills Post-death variations Trust creation and trust administration Trust tax and estate administration and tax compliance

Detailed Understanding Required:

Life Interest Trusts, Discretionary Trusts and Declarations of Trust Tax treatment of different trusts Day-to-day administration of trusts including drafting Deeds of Appointment, Deeds of Retirement, completion of trust tax returns, drafting trust accounts and the variation of trusts

Person Specification:

Ambitious and focused on developing a successful career to partner level Able to manage, motivate and mentor junior team members Desire to develop existing expertise, experience and skills with training, direction and appropriate supervision Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently but also as part of a team Able to communicate and engage at all levels both internally and externally with clients and professional advisors Able to negotiate with and influence others Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to work Able to identify priorities within a complex and demanding workload and sustain consistent quality performance when under pressure Analytical and problem-solving skills Confident in own abilities and self-motivated Friendly and approachable Displays a genuine commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service

The salary on offer will reflect PQE experience along with exceptional benefits from bonus, flexible working to free-parking.

To join this exceptional Firm, and to discuss further, please apply today.

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