Senior Associate / Legal Director – Succession & Tax – Bath – 5+ Years PQE
Department: Succession and Tax
Division: Private Client
Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience)
The Role
You'll manage a varied caseload, including:
* Providing tax and estate planning advice to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients
* Advising farmers and business owners on succession planning
* Managing complex probate and estate administration matters
* Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
* Providing advice on Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as Court of Protection matters
* Supervising junior members of staff and supporting their development
* Driving business development and contributing to the firm's growth strategy
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with higher rights and significant experience in private client work, including:
* Tax and estate planning expertise for a broad range of clients
* Experience managing complex probate and estate administration matters
* Knowledge of trust creation, restructuring and winding up
* Expertise in Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
* Succession planning experience with farmers and business owners (highly desirable)
* Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and nurture junior staff
* Strong business development skills and ability to generate referrals
* Exemplary client service and relationship-building skills
* STEP Membership or working towards it
Benefits
* Competitive salary with progression opportunities towards partnership
* Hybrid working and flexibility to balance office and home commitments
* Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health cash plan and other tailored benefits
* Supportive, inclusive culture with regular social and networking events
* Clear career progression pathways and professional development support
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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