Private Client Solicitor - London, United Kingdom - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Clear IT Recruitment Limited

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is now recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join their accountancy firm in London. The role offers a large amount of hybrid working, 2 days in office, 3 days at home.

This is a fantastic career growth opportunity, they are looking for someone to grow the Private Client provision to support both their accountancy clients.

The accountancy group has been established for 100+ years and has more than 500+ staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assist with the administration of deceased estates (both testate and intestate).
Ability to work within a team of mixed discipline which includes accountants, IFAs and tax specialists.
Experience of Will drafting including thelimitation of its territorial scope and the inclusion of various trusts such as those containing business assets or a life interest trust.
Experience in dealing with complex multi jurisdictional probates ( eg France, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Australia and New Zealand) will be beneficial.
Sound tax knowledge especially in IHT and CGT.
Display sound knowledge and experience in a wide variety of trust matters (Charitable, Discretionary, IIPs, Old A&M trusts, onshore and Excluded Property trusts) to include the set up, administration and taxation of such trusts.
Experience in advising HNW (£ 20m) and UHNW (£20m +) individuals including owner managed businesses.
Experience of dealing with a Trust Corporation.
A competent knowledge and experience of dealing with clients who have multi jurisdictional Wills and be aware of the conflicts relating to issues of tax and laws of succession for such clients.
Powers of Attorney (including registration and administration).
Post death variations & Deeds of Family arrangement.
4+ years PQE
Demonstrable experience specialising in private client law, ideally with a capital tax focus
Working knowledge of onshore private client work
Strong intellect and ability to think creatively