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This Top 30 International Law Firm is looking for a Pensions Funds & Contentious Trusts Associate, 1-6 years PQE, to work within their market-leading City of London practice.

You will work within a Legal 500 ranked department, within a team recognised for its strategic importance and will be given a great deal of responsibility within a growing practice. This firm have made a number of key hires to strengthen their international growth to which you will be exposed to a vast array of domestic and international opportunity.

The Firm

This firm is headquartered in London with over 10 offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With a large international presence, this firm has forged close ties across Asia-Pacific, Singapore and the PRC. The diverse mix of expertise and culture has resulted in a number of strong departments, in particular, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Corporate, Finance, Employment, Marine and International trade and Real Estate.

With a wide range of listed and Private Companies, Institutions and Individuals, you will find the overriding ethos of the firm is quality; however, they pride themselves on their individuality, teamwork, commitment and straight-talking approach. Technology and Innovation plays a key part within this firm, but importantly the people are integral to this firm's growth. They have attracted and secured some of the best legal talents over the past 5 years from other Top 50 firms and US practices. As well as this they have one of the highest internal promotion structures with many of the Partners coming through their own ranks. Investing in Technology and their people have allowed them to win multiple Chambers and Legal 500 awards as well as Employment, Diversity and Culture awards.

A key benefit of joining this Top 30 practice is you will be exposed to a large amount of international work. With over 25% of their staff based outside the UK you will receive plenty of opportunities overseas, in particular, a large amount of their associates benefits from International Secondments. In an ever-changing and growing market, this firm has the brand not only domestically but internationally to really drive your career forward.

The Role

The team has acted in many of the leading cases in the pensions and private wealth industries and before the highest courts.The team's clients range from pension scheme trustees to sponsoring employers; high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and dynastic families to the trustees and advisers who support them, from multi-nationals and banks to charities and not-for-profits; from actuaries and scheme administrators to lawyers and documentation providers.The team also has particular expertise in pursuing and defending professional negligence claims in relation to advice given in the context of both pension schemes and private trusts, which advice can range from the provision of legal, actuarial, consultancy and administration services to tax and investment consultancy services.

Requirements

You will be a Solicitor, 1-6 years PQE, with experience dealing with Pensions funds and contentious TrustsGood organisational skills.Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.Excellent client relationship skills and experience in business development.

What's on offer?

Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team cultureExposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.Extensive business development support and training giving you the chance to develop client relationships from early in your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Pensions Funds & Contentious Trusts Associate, 1-6 years PQE, to join a leading International Law Firm with one of the most prestigious practices in the City.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call for a confidential conversation.

This firm's reputation for a fantastic quality of work and client base, which includes UHNW individuals and household names is clear for all to see. You will find that the firm houses an exceptional roster of legal minds and a large proportion of the firm's partners are ranked in the legal 500.

The Firm

Despite being ranked in the Top 100, they have a culture that you would associate with a smaller practice. The firm has a stand-out staff retention rate, in part, this is due to the high level of training, development, and career progression on offer. Many of the firm's Partners are home-grown, it is through their commitment to development that they have gone from strength to strength over the years.

You will find a vibrant leadership team, the firm very much has an open-door culture where it is commonplace to find partners sat next to trainees and NQs. We typically find that lawyers who work at this practice have way more in the way of experience compared to a similar level of PQE at other firms.

The firm has an unusually broad-based practice spanning commercial and private clients, civil and criminal, contentious, and advisory work.

You will find that the firm often acts on the other side of some of London's largest and most well-respected law firms. The work that the firm undertakes is often very complex and cross-jurisdictional in nature.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire a mid-level Contentious Trusts and Probate Lawyer to join their South West London office.

The private wealth department is ranked top tier in the legal 500 and chambers, they are renowned for dealing with some of the best quality work nationally and internationally. The work that you will deal with is for HNW individuals.

It will be a broad caseload that will include; Multi-jurisdictional estates including domicile disputes, Challenges with the validity or construction of wills, Acting for trustees and beneficiaries concerning breach of trust claims, applications for directions or removal, Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, Property beneficial ownership / TLATA disputes, Professional negligence claims relating to wills, trusts or tax advice.

Requirements

You will have at least 3 years PQE in contentious trusts and probate

Benefits

Good prospects for career developmentMarket-leading salary and benefits packageWorking as part of a market-leading team

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity for a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor at this top-tier Legal 500 firm, based in their South West London office.

This firm is well-known for its exceptional quality of work and client base, which includes UHNW individuals and household names. You will find that the firm houses some of the brightest legal minds in the country, a large proportion of the firm's partners are ranked in the legal 500.

The Firm

Despite being ranked in the Top 100, they have a culture that you would associate with a smaller practice. The firm has a stand-out staff retention rate, in part, this is due to the high level of training, development, and career progression on offer. Many of the firm's Partners are home-grown, it is through their commitment to development that they have gone from strength to strength over the years.

You will find a vibrant leadership team, the firm very much has an open-door culture where it is commonplace to find partners sat next to trainees and NQs. We typically find that lawyers who work at this practice have way more in the way of experience compared to a similar level of PQE at other firms.

The firm has an unusually broad-based practice spanning commercial and private clients, civil and criminal, contentious, and advisory work.

You will find that the firm often acts on the other side of some of London's largest and most well-respected law firms. The work that the firm undertakes is often very complex and cross-jurisdictional in nature.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire a Contentious Trusts and Probate Lawyer to join their South West London office.

The private wealth department is ranked top tier in the legal 500 and chambers, they are renowned for dealing with some of the best quality work nationally and internationally. The work that you will deal with is for HNW individuals.

It will be a broad caseload that will include; Multi-jurisdictional estates including domicile disputes, Challenges with the validity or construction of wills, Acting for trustees and beneficiaries concerning breach of trust claims, applications for directions or removal, Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, Property beneficial ownership / TLATA disputes, Professional negligence claims relating to wills, trusts or tax advice.

Requirements

You will have at least 5 years PQE in contentious trusts and probate

Benefits

Good prospects for career developmentMarket-leading salary and benefits packageWorking as part of a market-leading team

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity for a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor at this top-tier Legal 500 firm, based in their South West London office.

Trusts Manager I Top 100 Firm l Exeter

The firm:

This top-tier firm has a global reach and has become one of the pioneers in creating private wealth for HNW clients alongside booming practices in the world of finance and real estate.

They are well known for their work across a wide range of banking and finance services including ethical and sustainable investment, FinTech, insurance and re-insurance and secured lending. On the Real Estate side, they have recently started doing more project work in emerging markets in addition to the full range of commercial property matters.

The private client team acts for some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals with substantial assets across the globe. Therefore, the work they do is very interesting and covers niche areas including IP, art and equine matters.

Featured in 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023', this firm is an excellent choice to consider for those who want access to high-quality work, whilst being able to enjoy a down-to-earth, flexible and trusting culture that allows you to balance your work and home life.

The role:

Forming part of the firm's wider wealth planning practice, this firm is looking to Trusts Manager into their Exeter team.

This firm has a top-tier private client practice that caters to clients with diverse assets who require complex succession planning and wealth protection arrangements. A large percentage of the work comes from generational clients who use the firm for 'cradle to grave' legal services.

As the Trusts Manager, you will pro-actively manage clients to ensure any tax-planning and/or succession planning issues are acted on, calculate trustee liabilities to IHT, CGT and Income Tax, dealing with distributions from trusts and review and interpretation of trust deeds and related documentation.

You'll also be on hand to assist fee-earners with support and guidance on technical legal issues whilst also managing your own caseload of trust work.

The ideal candidate:

Private Client Solicitor with experience in a similar role; orSomeone with an accountancy background, either AAT or ATT qualified, who is looking for a challenge to take their career in a new directionExperience with tax return and probate case management software

Benefits:

Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE plus an exceptional benefits packageVaried and interesting workload with a good level of autonomy from the outsetLots of flexibility on offer and a down-to-earth working culture

Exciting opportunity for a Trusts Manager to join this high-quality team, based in Exeter.

Trusts Manager I Top 100 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This top-tier firm has a global reach and has become one of the pioneers in creating private wealth for HNW clients alongside booming practices in the world of finance and real estate.

They are well known for their work across a wide range of banking and finance services including ethical and sustainable investment, FinTech, insurance and re-insurance and secured lending. On the Real Estate side, they have recently started doing more project work in emerging markets in addition to the full range of commercial property matters.

The private client team acts for some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals with substantial assets across the globe. Therefore, the work they do is very interesting and covers niche areas including IP, art and equine matters.

Featured in 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023', this firm is an excellent choice to consider for those who want access to high-quality work, whilst being able to enjoy a down-to-earth, flexible and trusting culture that allows you to balance your work and home life.

The role:

Forming part of the firm's wider wealth planning practice, this firm is looking to Trusts Manager into their Bristol team.

This firm has a top-tier private client practice that caters to clients with diverse assets who require complex succession planning and wealth protection arrangements. A large percentage of the work comes from generational clients who use the firm for 'cradle to grave' legal services.

As the Trusts Manager, you will pro-actively manage clients to ensure any tax-planning and/or succession planning issues are acted on, calculate trustee liabilities to IHT, CGT and Income Tax, dealing with distributions from trusts and review and interpretation of trust deeds and related documentation.

You'll also be on hand to assist fee-earners with support and guidance on technical legal issues whilst also managing your own caseload of trust work.

The ideal candidate:

Private Client Solicitor with experience in a similar role; orSomeone with an accountancy background, either AAT or ATT qualified, who is looking for a challenge to take their career in a new directionExperience with tax return and probate case management software

Benefits:

Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE plus an exceptional benefits packageVaried and interesting workload with a good level of autonomy from the outsetLots of flexibility on offer and a down-to-earth working culture

Exciting opportunity for a Trusts Manager to join this high-quality team, based in Bristol.

This is a unique opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor (In-House) to join a rapidly expanding Professional Services business based within their ambitious In-House legal team based in North London.

Due to their impressive recent growth and ever-increasing workload, the business is seeking a Private Client solicitor to take on a range of high-value Trusts works with a mixture of clients.

The company

The business is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm who offer end-to-end solutions for a range of private individuals and fast growth businesses. They pride themselves on providing solutions for entrepreneurs, SME's and high net-worth individuals, in order to achieve each businesses' goals.

They advise on the full range of business advice, including; taxation, accountancy, financial services, legal, business advisory and digital marketing. Their diverse range of consultants work in a collaborative manner to ensure that their clients needs are met in the most efficient way possible; making a very seamless experience for each client.

It is a very exciting time within the businesses' development. with projections to hire 3 more into the In-House legal team within the next 12 months, it truly is a great time to join this forward-thinking business solutions project.

The role

This business is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its well-established In-House team based in North London.

You will be working closely with the Legal Director, focusing on a mixture of Private Client responsibilities, including; Personal Wealth, Wills & Probate, Onshore and Offshore Trusts and Tax matters and the full range of Private Client matters.

You will also be drafting Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration.

As well as the duties outlined above, there will be the opportunity for you to gain some exposure to commercial contracts, data privacy, corporate and employment matters. Due to the scope of work that the business deal with, you will have the freedom to align yourself to particular departments which are of interest to you.

This is a rare opportunity for a Private Client solicitor to make the transition to In-House.

Requirements

You will be a solicitor of 4 PQE with a background in Private Client workYou will have a strong sense of Commercial acumenYou will have the ability to work proactively within a team and have the ability to also work autonomously when required.

What's on offer?

An above market rate salary coupled with an excellent benefits package including a hybrid working, private medical and much more.The chance to work alongside leading lawyers and learn from individuals with exceptionally strong backgrounds

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor (In-House) to join a growing legal team based in North London.

Trust & Tax Managers handling hot projects are in demand throughout the county, if you are looking to gain experience, or if you are already established, this firm can offer substantial development to your portfolio. This firm is not only one of the UK's top practices, but also recognised as being in the Top 25 'best large companies to work for' in the UK. Despite being a larger practice, they have maintained an intimacy which allows them to progress Solicitors from the ground right up to Partnership.

The Firm

This Top 65 firm has one of the most well-respected names for quality work across London. They are a multi-service practice, with HNW flavour throughout their departments. The firm punches well above its weight and its main competitors are impressively some Top 50 firms, they deal on par with some of the country's most well-known law firms.

They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size, this is due to a dynamic team, some strategic key hires, and an influx of work, which covers both domestic and international matters, standing at over 120 partners across practice areas that include Media, Technology, Corporate, Agriculture, Private Wealth, Environment and Charities.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is the only SME-sized law firm using it, other big international names have used it for several years. It is this approach and strong leadership that remain to be highly profitable.

The Role

The firm is seeking to recruit a Trust & Tax Manager with no upper limit, into their City of London Office.

The Trusts department lies at the heart of the Private Client service area for which, they are Top Tier in the Legal 500. The department deals with a wide range of Trust issues including acting as trustees, administering trust accounts, handling trust investments, managing tax affairs and monitoring trust investment performance.

You will deal with an excellent quality of work; the varied nature of the caseload will make for a more interesting role.

Requirements

You will be Trust & Tax ManagerYou will have good technical knowledgeExcellent communication skills are essential

Salary is very competitive, and above market rate, you will also receive an industry leading benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a Trust & Tax Manager to join a Top 50, International practice based in their London City office. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to call me a confidential conversation.

Contentious Probate & Trusts Solicitor | 4 PQE | Ipswich, Suffolk

The Firm

Steeped in history but by no means limited by it, this firm of over 200 years has remained modern and progressive to secure the prestige they have in today's market.

As they continue to grow and expand across all departments, they are looking to welcome a Senior Associate Solicitor to their Dispute Resolution team in Ipswich, Suffolk.

They are well known for their friendly and supportive culture, and with many senior solicitors joining originally as trainees, you can be sure this firm can offer excellent career prospects.

The firm prides itself on their office culture and commitment to work-life balance whilst offering highly competitive salaries and progression opportunities.

The Role

This opportunity would suit an accomplished dispute resolution solicitor with a penchant for contentious probate and trusts, looking for a long-term move to a highly-successful and dynamic firm.

You should have at least 4 years PQE and the enthusiasm to take on a real career opportunity, with a clear pathway of progression in place.

You will work closely with a range of clients to provide fast and pragmatic advice, whilst actively involved with marketing strategies to attract new clients.

You will assist in supervising more junior fee earners, delegating appropriate work to paralegals and supporting more senior team members on large complex matters.

Requirements

You will be a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE and strong experience with contentious probate.You will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to generate new business.You will be able to manage your own caseload of contentious probate and trusts matters.You will be keen and willing to engage in networking and industry events.You will be ambitious and driven, and ready to take full advantage of the career progression opportunity on offer.

Benefits

Salary is above-market-rate, negotiable and dependent on experience.Flexible working arrangements including hybrid/work from home.Regular and meritocratic progression opportunities.The opportunity to work alongside industry-leading legal professionals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to progress their career with this highly successful, award-winning firm, based in their Ipswich, Suffolk.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
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Due to the continued success and increased turnover year on year for the past 5 years, this Top 65 firm is looking to appoint a Trust & Tax Manager to complement their wider Private Client team.

You will be joining a leading Private Client team.

The Firm & Role:

They have a network of offices across the country, and London is now becoming one of their strongest, they have big plans to continue to expand here with many key hires in the pipeline.In the past two years they have hired over 40 Partners across multiple disciplines, who have come in and added a vast amount of value to the teams they have joined.They are ranked as leaders in the Legal 500 across most of their practice areas and have their eyes set on becoming the go-to firm in the UK.You will find that working for this firm you will be surrounded by individuals who are highly regarded in their respective fields and you will work on some of the largest matters outside of the Top 10 law firms.The firm has an excellent infrastructure, using some of the best equipment and software in the industry. They have invested heavily in marketing each of their practice areas which has seen a 50% rise in instructions this year alone.You will deal with a wide range of private client matters and work closely with the partners and members of the team. The responsibilities include: managing clients to ensure tax-planning and succession planning issues are resolved, preparing trust accounts and tax returns, calculating trustees' liabilities to IHT, CGT and Income Tax as well as dealing with payments and distributions from trusts, both capital and discretionary income distributions.

The ideal candidate:

Minimum of 4 years' PQEAbility to work closely with Partners and more junior members of the teamPossess excellent 'people' and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Market leading salaries, tailored to each individual. There is no blanket 'one glove fits all' on the salary front. Hybrid working

This Top 65 national law firm are looking for a Trust and Tax Manager to join their growing City of London office.

Trust & Tax Managers handling hot projects are in demand throughout the county, if you are looking to gain experience, or if you are already established, this firm can offer substantial development to your portfolio. This firm is not only one of the UK's top practices, but also recognised as being in the Top 25 'best large companies to work for' in the UK. Despite being a larger practice, they have maintained an intimacy which allows them to progress Solicitors from the ground right up to Partnership.

The Firm

This Top 65 firm has one of the most well-respected names for quality work across London. They are a multi-service practice, with HNW flavour throughout their departments. The firm punches well above its weight and its main competitors are impressively some Top 50 firms, they deal on par with some of the country's most well-known law firms.

They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size, this is due to a dynamic team, some strategic key hires, and an influx of work, which covers both domestic and international matters, standing at over 120 partners across practice areas that include Media, Technology, Corporate, Agriculture, Private Wealth, Environment and Charities.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is the only SME-sized law firm using it, other big international names have used it for several years. It is this approach and strong leadership that remain to be highly profitable.

The Role

The firm is seeking to recruit a Trust & Tax Manager with no upper limit, into their City of London Office.

The Trusts department lies at the heart of the Private Client service area for which, they are Top Tier in the Legal 500. The department deals with a wide range of Trust issues including acting as trustees, administering trust accounts, handling trust investments, managing tax affairs and monitoring trust investment performance.

You will deal with an excellent quality of work; the varied nature of the caseload will make for a more interesting role.

Requirements

You will be Trust & Tax ManagerYou will have good technical knowledgeExcellent communication skills are essential

Salary is very competitive, and above market rate, you will also receive an industry leading benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a Trust & Tax Manager to join a Top 50, International practice based in their London City office. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to call me a confidential conversation.