Tax & Succession Associate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited ,
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Overview

Our client has a successful private client service and a highly regarded and successful division within its Succession & Tax, Residential Property and Family Law teams based in Oxford. Nationally, the practice generates fees of over £10m and comprises of 120 fee earners across several well-established offices. The firm is looking for a tax & succession associate solicitor to join the Succession and Tax Team in Oxford. As a private client solicitor, you will be expected to run your own caseload of legal work which will include: - preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney for UK based and international clients - estate planning (including lifetime and post-death planning) to cover advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax and the creation of lifetime trust - obtaining grants of probate or letters of administration and administering estate, including foreign domicile, re-sealing of grants and intestate estate - preparing deeds of variation, deeds of gifts and deeds of family arrangement - providing trust advice particularly around the setting up, management and administration with reference to the firm's dedicated Trust Administration Team (as required) Skills & experience: - sound and solid background in wills and probate with experience of running independent caseloads - strong technical competence and intellectual ability (STEP qualification preferred) - confident and personable approach, with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing a role model for others to follow, to supervise others and to delegate effectively - an understanding and appreciation of the value of high levels of client care To apply for this Oxford based tax succession associate solicitor role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.