Senior Tax & Estates Specialist (10 years + PQE)

My client, a top tier commercial, top 200 multi-office law firm in Hampshire, has a new full time vacancy due to a forthcoming retirement. **Part-time applicants and Consultants are welcome to apply**

The successful candidates will:

• Ideally have at least 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 addition the Senior Solicitor will need to demonstrate experience of managing others, with the ability to encourage, coach and develop staff members and to deliver on set targets. The appointed Solicitor will join the firm with a view to eventually lead and manage the team. 

Contact details
Apply below or contact Sofie Scott at ASH Elite Limited to discuss the opportunity further. 

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ASH Elite Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. ASH Elite Limited is an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.