Lifetime Lawyer

Job Title: Solicitor (Private Client - Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate)

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working

Job Reference: 36839



About the Firm

Our client has been offering legal services since 1893, providing advice to both individuals and companies on a wide range of legal matters, both nationally and internationally. They are highly ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers for providing excellent client service.



About the Role

We are seeking a 3 years+ PQE solicitor (or CILEX) with private client experience to join the Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate department.



Essential Experience:

• Advising clients on lifetime issues, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax, family asset succession, and protection

Desirable Experience:

• Business structure knowledge (partnerships, LLPs, companies)


• Court of Protection experience


• Trusts/trust administration (including related compliance issues)


• Wider tax knowledge


• Probate administration experience


• STEP & CTA qualified or part-qualified

Knowledge and Skills:You must be able to:

• Manage your own caseload


• Handle your own financial housekeeping


• Conduct client meetings (both face-to-face and remotely)


• Assess legal issues, advise accordingly, and conduct legal research


• Advise on costs and scope of work


• Draft documents and letters of advice


• Keep up to date with law and practice


• Demonstrate excellent communication and team skills

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.