Associate Solicitor - Private Client

Your new firm

Our client is a highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation for private client work across the South Coast. Recognised for the quality of its tax, trusts and estate planning practice, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a wide range of complex succession and wealth preservation matters. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment alongside genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

Your new role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Solicitor to join a well-established Tax & Estate Planning team based in Southampton.Working closely with an experienced team of private client specialists, you will advise on a broad range of matters including estate administration, wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and inheritance tax planning. You will manage your own caseload while building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.The role offers exposure to high-quality and often complex private client work, including advising on trust structures, succession planning, inheritance tax and capital gains tax issues, as well as drafting a variety of trust and estate planning documentation. You will also have the opportunity to support and mentor junior members of the team and play an active role in business development and networking initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified Solicitor with strong experience across private client matters, particularly wills, trusts, probate and estate planning.Whilst the firm is ideally seeking candidates with around 5 years' PQE or more, applications are welcomed from candidates with slightly less experience who have gained exposure to complex private client work within a recognised tax and trusts practice.You will possess a strong understanding of wills, lasting powers of attorney, trust law and inheritance tax planning, together with a good working knowledge of capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duties. Excellent drafting skills, strong technical ability and a commercial approach to problem solving are essential.STEP qualification would be highly advantageous, although candidates working towards the qualification will also be considered. You will be a confident communicator with strong client care skills, a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in helping develop the department's future growth.

What you'll get in return

You will join a highly respected private client team offering high-quality work, excellent career progression prospects and the opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists in tax and estate planning.The role provides exposure to complex and rewarding matters, the opportunity to develop supervisory responsibilities and the chance to play a key role in the continued expansion of a successful practice. A competitive salary and benefits package is also on offer.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.If this role is not quite right, but you are considering a move within private client, tax or trusts law, we would still be happy to hear from you. Applications are welcomed from candidates outside the suggested PQE range who can demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and potential.

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