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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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Reading, Berkshire
Private Client / Court of Protection Lawyer
Overview
PRIVATE CLIENT / COURT OF PROTECTION SOLICITOR READING, BERKSHIRE SALARY: NEGOTIABLE, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE The Role Our renowned, Top 25 firm client is seeking to expand their highly reputable Private client team. The exciting opportunity has arisen in the Tax, Trusts and Estates (TTE) team in Reading for an experienced solicitor who has experience in advising those in later life and the families around them. The successful candidate will already have a solid background of advising on complex wills, powers of attorneys, trusts, estate administration and inheritance tax and be able to demonstrate strong financial disciplines, an aptitude for business development and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams. STEP qualification would certainly be an advantage but is not essential. Importantly, the successful candidate will also have experience in some or all of the following: Advising generally on the Mental Capacity Act Advising on and making Court of Protection applications for deputyships, statutory wills and lifetime gifts Liaising with the Official Solicitor Planning and funding for long term care Trusts for Disabled Persons Personal Injury Trusts Advising attorneys and deputies on their duties and responsibilities Working with other lawyers and with financial planners, accountants and wealth managers to identify and coordinate the suite of services needed by those with complex requirements due to the value or type of assets owned, the applicable tax rules or their personal needs and circumstances If you are a solicitor with experience in this field, a passion for supporting your clients, contributing to the growth and profitability of the team and developing the department, this the perfect role for you. The Benefits In addition to your basic salary we have a competitive benefits package including Pension Critical illness cover Health cash plan Death in service Discounted legal services 25 days hols (this increases with length of service) Discounted online shopping Discounted gym memberships Season ticket loans This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, talented and ambitious solicitor, and those of suitable experience and drive to succeed are very much encouraged to apply. Please contact Carl Pace, Legal Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. Douglas Scott are a legal recruitment expert and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. You can therefore apply for our London legal jobs with confidence. We are a regulated recruitment consultancy and will discuss this role and seek your approval before submitting an application directly to the decision maker. Please see our website for more legal positions in London and the South East.