Senior Private Client Associate - Chambers-Rated, Thames Valley [5 PQE+]

Stonor Recruitment

  • Buckinghamshire
  • £75,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
New! - our client is a highly respected Legal 100 firm with an excellent reputation for their Private Client practice who frequently lead on high-profile, and high-value, matters including complex estate administration; offshore trusts; tax concerns and wills and probate issues.Due to growth, an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Private Client Associate to join their team in Buckinghamshire and play an integral role in the future development of the practice.Reporting to the Head of Private Client, the successful candidate will be bright, ambitious and technically competent in all areas of Private Client law.In this role you will advise clients on Wills, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, LPAs, Drafting Deeds of Variation, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.Skills and Attributes
  • Outstanding communication
  • Confident in handling your own caseload
  • Excellent organisational skills - particularly diary, file and time management
  • Ability to use initiative
  • A friendly, positive and proactive approach
  • IT skills including Outlook, Word & Excel
  • Approachable and empathetic
  • Team player
Skills, Experience and Attributes
  • Associate with extensive experience of matters including probate, Wills, trusts and tax, CGT work, declarations of trust, court of protection, Deputyships and LPAs
  • Undertake fee earning work, working both independently, with minimal supervision and as a member of the team.
  • Maintain existing relations with the firm's clients and assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers.
  • Work closely with other departments within the firm on joint projects.
  • Participate in the growth and future development of the department, assisting in building the client base and marketing the Firm's services.
  • Comply with the Firm's policies in the carrying out of duties and to assist Partners and other fee earners in achieving a smooth output of work.
  • Achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours.
  • Adhere to all FJG policies, procedures and requirements - this includes maintaining the client database and following compliance regulations
  • Keep legal knowledge up to date and continue personal and professional development
The private client team is a critical part of the firm's business and the work undertaken by the team represents a significant % of the firm's turnover.You'll work together with bright, enthusiastic team members on complex matters, as well as working closely with colleagues across the firm, whether building on strong ties with our family and contentious trusts groups, or providing a holistic client service working alongside our corporate and corporate tax teams.Representative cases include:
  • Working closely with a wealthy local family to assist them with succession and tax planning over many generations
  • Advising a long-standing client on the inheritance tax aspects on the reorganisation of his fund management business to enable new talent to be incentivised and brought into the business
  • Dealing with a complex international probate where the deceased had assets in the UK, Portugal and Thailand.
  • Working alongside a very successful entrepreneur (net wealth £250m+) to consider a complex trust history for part of the business and whether this structure should be revised in light of current circumstances.
  • Advising on generational estate and trust planning for landed estate clients.
The Personal Tax, Trusts & Charities team undertakes the full spectrum of private client work, key areas being:
  • Succession planning through Wills and trusts, including cross border estate planning
  • All aspects of inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax planning in relation to individuals and trusts
  • Probate and administration of estates and trusts, including domestic and international estates Wealth structuring and planning for UK and non-UK domiciled clients
  • Advising fiduciaries and beneficiaries on UK and offshore trusts and other structures Tax planning for entrepreneurs and business owners
You will ideally have a minimum of 5 PQE+ years private client experience and have trained with a highly regarded city, regional or national firm with excellent academics.You can also expect to work closely with a number of business families advising on existing structures set up for the management and governance of the family business, its interaction with family trusts and associated estate planning measures.A competitive financial package is on offer + hybrid flexibility + generous benefits.To apply, please submit your CV via the link below or contact: ben@stonorlegal.comCompanyStonor Legal are No.1 for legal recruitment across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.We offer a highly consultative, pro-active service pioneered following successful careers in the law and legal search industry.Company info Website Telephone 01844 355 794Share this jobApply for Senior Private Client Associate - Chambers-Rated, Thames Valley [5 PQE+]Already uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs
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