Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor | Bristol | 2-4 Years PQE+ | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working | Are you a Trust Specialist, Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Associate looking to join a highly regarded Private Client team? A national law firm is seeking just that, to register your interest, please contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: 5164

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to become part of a specialist Tax & Trust team, where they will advise high net worth individuals on a broad range of complex trust & tax matters. While working as a part of this outstanding team, you will manage a varied caseload while working alongside experienced trust practitioners, tax advisers, and private client specialists. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role offering exposure to high-quality work and excellent opportunities for professional development.

As a part of this team your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a diverse caseload of trust administration and advisory matters.

• Advising on the creation, structuring, and ongoing administration of UK trusts.

• Drafting trust deeds, letters of wishes, and associated legal documentation.

• Providing advice on trust taxation, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax.

• Preparing and overseeing annual trust accounts and tax returns.

• Working closely with tax advisers, accountants, and other specialists to provide holistic advice.

• Supporting wider private client and lifetime planning matters.

• Advising trustees and beneficiaries on complex trust-related issues.

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Experience as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, Trust Advisor, or equivalent professional.

• Ideally 2-4 years' PQE, although applications from more experienced candidates and those qualified by experience are welcomed.

• Strong trust administration and trust taxation experience.

• A background in private client work involving trusts and wealth planning.

• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong client care skills with experience working with high-net-worth individuals.

What's on Offer?

• The opportuni...