ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR / EXPERIENCED FEE EARNER (TAX & ESTATE PLANNING) – Competitive Salary + Bonus – Southampton – Hybrid Working, Healthcare, Generous Holiday
The Job
A leading South Coast law firm is seeking an experienced Fee Earner to join its well-regarded Tax and Estate Planning team, based in Southampton.
This is a full-time opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded private client lawyer with a proven track record in client care, billing, business development and networking. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and play an active role in supervising and mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:
Administration of estates and trusts
Drafting and updating wills
Deeds of variation
Preparation and registration of lasting powers of attorney
Advising on inheritance tax and capital gains tax implications of trusts
Drafting a range of trust structures and associated documentation
Providing strategic tax and estate planning advice
Contributing to the department’s development plan and long-term growth
Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-quality private client matters within a highly respected practice.
The Candidate
Ideally 5+ years’ experience in tax and estate planning (flexibility considered for candidates with strong experience in complex private client work)
STEP qualified
Strong technical knowledge of:
Wills and succession law
Lasting powers of attorney
Trust law
Inheritance tax planning and compliance
Capital gains tax, stamp duties and income tax
Excellent drafting skills
Commercial and solutions-focused approach
Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
Strong business development capability
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proactive, flexible and team-oriented
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
The Package
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Clear career progression pathway
Generous holiday allowance
Healthcare provision
City centre office location
Active social and charity initiatives
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