Legal Southwest
A well-respected law firm in Minehead is seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a full range of legal services to clients, primarily in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, and tax advice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting Wills, providing bespoke advice to clients based on their individual needs and circumstances.
- Offering expert advice on Inheritance Tax (IHT), including strategies for reducing tax liabilities.
- Drafting and establishing Trusts to protect client assets and ensure the effective distribution of estates.
- Drafting deeds of appointment and retirement of trustees, ensuring proper legal procedures are followed.
- Administering both simple and complex Trusts, ensuring compliance with legal and tax obligations.
- Managing the winding up of Trusts, providing tax advice, and coordinating the completion of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Income Tax returns.
- Overseeing and administering the estates of deceased clients, ensuring the correct distribution of assets, and providing legal support to families and beneficiaries.
- Supervising and managing a team of support staff in the Estate administration process, ensuring efficiency and quality of work.
- Liaising with accountants and other professionals to prepare and submit tax returns for Estates and Trusts.
- Building strong, ongoing relationships with clients, providing clear and concise advice, and maintaining a high standard of service.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with strong Private Client law.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in the drafting of Wills, Trusts, and other related legal documents.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and professionals.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-respected law firm in Minehead, offering opportunities for professional growth and career development in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you have the relevant experience and are looking to take the next step in your legal career, we encourage you to apply.
Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.
