Tax & Estate Planning Solicitor

A highly regarded Law Firm based in Southampton is looking to recruit for its Tax & Estate Planning Team. They specialize in securing planning consents for a wide range of development projects for private sector clients throughout the UK. The firm prides itself on providing high-quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals and providing client are that is second to none.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Tax and Estate Planning Solicitor
• At least 5 years PQE
• ideally have at least 5 and 10 years experience respectively across all areas of tax and estate planning with a firm which deals with complex private client work and is highly rated for its tax and trusts practice.
• Specifically, the areas of knowledge and skills required include:
  • expertise in inheritance tax planning and compliance;
  • a good understanding of capital gains tax, stamp duties, and income tax;
  • expertise in trust law;
  • a commercial approach to problem-solving for clients;
  • a thorough understanding of the law relating to Wills;
  • a good understanding of the law relating to Lasting Powers of Attorney;
  • excellent drafting skills and
  • a willingness to accept new challenges and develop personally.
• STEP qualified;
• Provide major contributions to, and delivery of, the department’s development plan and be key players in its future growth;
• Have the drive and ambition to maintain the department’s outstanding reputation.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of benefits and a first class working environment within a leading regional law practice.