Newly Qualified Solicitor - Tax & Trusts
Market Leading Law Firm
Location: Salisbury
A highly respected law firm with national recognition in private client work is inviting applications from trainee solicitors due to qualify in 2025 with a genuine interest in Tax and Trusts. This is an outstanding opportunity to begin a career in a specialist and intellectually stimulating area of law with a firm known for its expertise, supportive environment, and investment in professional development.
The Role - What You'll Be Doing
The successful candidate will join a prominent Tax & Trusts team advising on a wide range of matters involving high-net-worth UK and international clients, including trustees, beneficiaries, landowners, and business owners. Responsibilities include:
* Advising on and assisting others who advise on wills, trusts, and tax planning
* Drafting and reviewing trust documentation and agreements
* Providing legal advice on inheritance, capital gains, and income tax planning strategies
* Advising on the establishment and restructuring of trusts
* Conducting legal research and supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
* Collaborating with specialists across the private client team and other departments
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships through ongoing legal support
There will also be opportunities to develop specialisms in areas such as:
* Tax and succession planning for farms and estates
* Planning for company and partnership owners
* Offshore trusts and multi-jurisdictional structures
* Tax issues related to the settlement of trust litigation
The Team You'll Join
The firm's award-winning Private Client Department comprises four specialist areas:
* Probate & Estate Administration
* Trust Management
* Court of Protection
* Tax & Trusts
The Tax & Trusts team is frequently instructed by fellow professionals including accountants, trust companies, and other solicitors for advice on complex trust and tax issues. The team manages a significant number of trusts ranging from £250,000 to £25 million.
Professional Development & Support
This firm stands out for its exceptional commitment to training. All tax solicitors are supported through the ATT/CTA qualification, with a generous 17 days of study leave per exam - significantly more than most firms provide. This includes:
* 12 study days across 12 weeks
* 5 revision days immediately prior to the exam
The supportive learning culture ensures that junior solicitors are given the tools, mentorship, and encouragement needed to excel.
Why Join This Firm?
* A firm ranked among the top private client and charity law practices nationally
* Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2025
* Long-standing history of nearly 300 years, with an emphasis on client service and professional excellence
* Genuine career progression in a firm with 30 partners and around 150 employees
* Strong, collaborative, and people-focused culture in beautiful Wiltshire-based offices
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available
This is a rare opportunity to build a long-term, rewarding career in private client law, focusing on one of the most intellectually rewarding and commercially relevant areas of legal practice.