Private Client Lawyer

A well-established and highly regarded specialist private client firm based in Birmingham are looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its growing team.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically strong, collaborative practice that specialises exclusively in private client work. The firm is recognised for handling complex, high-value matters and advising high-net-worth individuals, trustees and families on sophisticated estate and tax planning issues

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The Ro

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e You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, with exposure to high-quality and often complex work. The successful candidate will join a supportive and knowledgeable team environment where technical development is encourage

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The role offers genuine breadth, including estate planning, trust work and tax planning, with scope to be involved in more complex and cross-border matters depending on experien

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Key Responsibili

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• ies Drafting wills and advising on estate and succession plan
• ningManaging probate and estate administration mat
• tersAdvising trustees on trust creation and ongoing administra
• tionProviding tax-efficient planning advice (including IHT, CGT and income tax considerati
• ons)Drafting and advising on Lasting Powers of Atto
• rneySupporting on more complex or contentious private client matters where appropr
• iateMaintaining strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of client

care
Candidate Require

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ents Essen

• tial:
  Qualified Solicitor in England &
• WalesStrong background in private clien
• t workExperience handling wills, probate and trust m
• attersGood working knowledge of inheritance tax and related tax
• issuesAbility to manage matters indepen
• dentlyStrong drafting and communication xwzovoh

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kills Desi

• rable:
  STEP qualification (or working t
• owards)Experience advising high-net-worth
• clientsExposure to complex or international

estates
The Opp

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• rtunity Join a specialist private client practice with a strong regional re
• putationHigh-quality, techni
• cal workSupportive and collaborative
• cultureClear scope for professional dev
• elopmentSalary flexible depending on ex

perience
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