Your new company
A successful full service law firm with recognised sector strengths in a multitude of areas. This firm manages high quality work across multiple practice areas and is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers for its client centric approach. You’ll be joining an inclusive and welcoming culture that supports hybrid working and offers a genuinely collaborative environment across all offices. Growth requires a Succession & Tax solicitor to join them at Senior Associate / partner level, with regular travel to the Swindon office.

Your new role
You will join the Succession & Tax team as a Senior Associate or Legal Director, stepping into a clear progression path towards partnership. Based primarily in Swindon, with regular travel to Romsey, you’ll lead and supervise a busy and dedicated team while playing a key role in business development across the Thames Valley and Hampshire.
Your work will include:
*Advising high net worth and ultra high net worth clients on tax and estate planning
*Working with farmers and business owners on succession planning
*Managing complex probate and estate administration matters
*Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
*Handling Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work


You will also work closely with Partners and fee earners across the wider firm to support clients holistically.

What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX with higher rights, bringing strong technical expertise and the ability to lead others. You will have significant experience in tax and estate planning for high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, a proven track record managing complex probate and estate administration cases and trusts expertise, including creation, restructuring and winding up.
Ideally, you will have had exposure to agricultural clients and STEP membership, or be working towards it.

What you’ll get in return
A competitive salary based on experience in a supportive and inclusive firm offering a relaxed, trusting environment and the flexibility to balance time between the office and home. There is a great social culture with regular networking opportunities, alongside a modern working environment. Flexible benefits package included

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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