Tax & Trusts Legal Director

Tax & Trusts | Legal Director | Norwich

A senior opportunity to lead within a well-established private wealth platform, taking strategic responsibility for a specialist Trusts and Estates Tax team while advising on high-value trust structures and complex client matters. This role offers real influence, autonomy and long-term progression within an ambitious, nationally recognised practice.

What You'll Be Doing

You will take a senior leadership role within the firm's Trusts and Estates Tax function, shaping the team's development while managing a sophisticated portfolio of trusts and high-net-worth clients.

• Leading and mentoring a dedicated group of Trust and Executor Tax Executives

• Taking responsibility for day-to-day operations, financial oversight and workflow management

• Managing a varied portfolio of complex trusts, estates and associated tax matters

• Conducting KPI reviews, SRA matter reviews and quality-assurance processes

• Overseeing trust accounts preparation and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance

• Handling technical advisory queries on trust taxation, administration and reporting requirements

• Supporting the development of the firm's Trust Corporation offering

• Driving internal initiatives to enhance processes, policies and service delivery

• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, trustees and internal stakeholders

• Collaborating with partners, private client advisers and wider teams on cross-practice matters

• Assisting with FATCA, CRS and TRS reporting and ensuring rigorous compliance controls

About You

You will be an experienced trust and tax specialist with the confidence and technical depth to lead a team and contribute to the strategic direction of a growing private wealth practice.

• Extensive experience in trust administration, taxation and estate management

• Strong understanding of trust accounts and compliance frameworks

• Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop junior members of a team

• Comfortable managing complex client relationships and a significant portfolio

• Strong organisational, operational and quality-management skills

• Experience with Trust Corporations or corporate trustee structures is beneficial

• A collaborative leader who enjoys shaping service development and driving improvement

• High levels of professionalism, discretion and technical accuracy

What's on Offer

You will join a respected private wealth group with a strong regional and national profile, supported by a culture that values professionalism, collaboration and progression.

• Senior leadership within a specialist trust and tax team

• A platform with broad private wealth capability across trusts, estates, tax, family and private wealth disputes

• Opportunities to work on complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional structures

• A collegiate culture that supports autonomy, development and work-life balance

• Access to structured professional development, partner-level collaboration and strategic involvement

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, strong pension contributions, profit-share and hybrid working

• A supportive environment with long-term career potential within a growing private client division

The Firm

You will be joining a full-service UK practice with a long-established heritage and a strong presence across the South and East of England. The private client division is a core strategic area for the firm, with capabilities spanning wills, trusts, estates, tax planning, private wealth disputes and family advisory work.

The trust and tax function sits at the heart of this offering, benefitting from significant recent investment, cross-practice collaboration and a clear commitment to continued growth. The culture is described as inclusive, ambitious and supportive, with a strong focus on quality, client care and personal development.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.