Private Client Solicitor
Private Client Solicitor
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Job Description
Fancy a change Looking for a new challenge Or just having a browse
Whatever brings you here you may as well see what Woodfines has to offer!
We are looking for talented friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our firm. Specifically a Solicitor to join our Private Client team based in Cambridge. If you are passionate about providing bespoke high quality legal advice knowledgeable in all areas of Private Client work (in particular trusts taxation and lifetime planning) and keen to share your knowledge and experience to help develop others this role could be exactly what youre looking for!
At Woodfines we put YOU first we pride ourselves on our friendly approachable attitude towards our staff and clients. We offer competitive salaries flexible working and genuine progression opportunities supporting you to achieve your goals whilst maintaining a great work/life balance.
If you share our vision for delivering excellent service to our clients whilst progressing your own personal development in a welcoming and supportive environment then we would love to welcome you into our firm.
What will your responsibilities be
Providing bespoke estate planning advice to mid to HNW clients
Preparing complex Wills for mid to HNW clients
Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for mid to HNW clients
Dealing with the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
Preparing Trust documentation to include drafting settlements and subsequent resolutions and deeds necessary to administer settlements
Advising executors and trustees on the taxation compliance and reporting requirements for estates and trusts (including preparation of IHT100s & IHT400s)
Advising trustees of their duties obligations and powers available to them from the terms of the settlement statute or case law
Providing business succession planning to business owners including sole traders partners and shareholders
Providing support and advice to members of the team on more complex matters in particular trusts taxation and estate planning
Attending networking events to build firm reputation and develop professional connections
Does your previous experience include:
5 years PQE
Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns
SFE and/or STEP membership (desirable)
Do you have the following personal skills
Excellent attention to detail organisational and communication skills
Great time management skills
Self-motivated outgoing and proactive
Professional and works well both independently and in a team
Calm under pressure
What can we offer you
- Pay.We value our employees our salaries reflect this.
- Bonus.We recognise and reward for all of your hard work.
- Holidays.Mexico Paris Or just staying home Use your 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) however you like!
- Flexibility.What does work/life balance look like to you We are open to your suggestions.
- Birthday Off & Voucher.No one wants to work on their birthday. Take the day off and go shopping!
- Pension.To help out your future self.
- Life insurance.Support for your loved ones just in case.
- Income protection. If you get sick we guarantee a % of your salary for up to 2 years.
- Vitality health insurance. We support you to be your happy and healthy self! (Free coffees cinema tickets or even an Apple Watch are also a nice touch).
- Medicash healthcare cash plan.We all hate the dentist at least you dont have to pay for it. That amongst many other everyday healthcare needs all covered.
- Wellbeing support. Were passionate about wellbeing including Calm premium 24/7 employee helpline and general lifestyle assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
