Private Client Solicitor

Chester – £40,000 - £70,000

Trusts and Estates Solicitor

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Are you an experienced Trusts and Estates Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? My client, a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering bespoke advice, is looking for a talented solicitor to join their dynamic and dedicated Trusts and Estates team.

About the Role
In this role, you will provide specialist advice in inheritance tax, succession planning, and estate administration. You will work with a diverse range of clients, including business owners, trustees, landowners, and farmers, offering commercial, sensitive, and tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex issues such as tax liabilities, asset protection, and wealth preservation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and executing wills, guiding clients through the probate process.
• Providing advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and succession planning.
• Establishing and managing trusts, ensuring clients' assets are protected for future generations.
• Assisting clients with lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications.
• Advising on estate planning in relation to lump sum pension death benefits and life policies.
• Managing contentious trusts and probate matters to achieve fair resolutions.

About You

• You will have experience in Trusts and Estates, ideally with a focus on inheritance tax, succession planning, and estate administration.
• You will have a client-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• A strong understanding of trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and probate is essential.
• Experience in managing contentious trust and probate matters would be advantageous.
• You will be a proactive, efficient, and empathetic individual, able to handle sensitive matters with care and professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Trusts and Estates Solicitor to join a forward-thinking firm that values both professional excellence and client care. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and work on complex, high-value matters, then this is the perfect role for you.