Private Client http://www.js-legal.co.uk/ JS Legal Ltd. solicitor recruitment with professionalism & integrity. Private Client law jobs in London & South of UK.. 2003-2010 JS Legal. All rights reserved. http://www.js-legal.co.uk/content/img/structure/jsl_logo.gif http://www.js-legal.co.uk/ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/_private_client__escape_to_the_west_country__equity_partne Our client is looking to appoint a senior solicitor to their private client department. The successful candidate will be capable of managing their own caseload of wills, tax planning, probate, trust creation and trust administration matters. A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer together with all the benefits of working in a thriving, dynamic team. The caseload is interesting and varied acting for a broad range of clients from both old and new money. There is a heavy emphasis on client contact and whilst you will have all the lifestyle benefits of living in the West Country you will not be making any sacrifices in terms of quality of work or career prospects. There is a clear track to the firm's highly profitable equity partnership on offer so this really is a superb opportunity to carve out your long term career. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/_private_client__escape_to_the_west_country__equity_partne http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__escape_to_the_west_country_ Our client is looking to appoint a further assistant solicitor to their private client department. The successful candidate will be capable of managing their own caseload of wills, tax planning, probate, trust creation and trust administration matters. A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer together with all the benefits of working in a thriving, dynamic team. The caseload is interesting and varied acting for a broad range of clients from both old and new money. There is a heavy emphasis on client contact and whilst you will have all the lifestyle benefits of living in the West Country you will not be making any sacrifices in terms of quality of work or career prospects. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__escape_to_the_west_country_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__escape_to_the_west_country Our client is looking to appoint a further assistant solicitor to their private client department in their North Somerset office. The successful candidate will be capable of managing their own caseload of wills, tax planning, probate, trust creation and trust administration matters. A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer together with all the benefits of working in a thriving, dynamic team. The caseload is interesting and varied acting for a broad range of clients from both old and new money. There is a heavy emphasis on client contact and whilst you will have all the lifestyle benefits of living in the West Country you will not be making any sacrifices in terms of quality of work or career prospects. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__escape_to_the_west_country http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__london__associate__thriving_team A superb opportunity has arisen for a mid level private client lawyer to join this thriving department and undertake work of the highest quality. The client base ranges from old to new money, from landed estate clients to entrepreneurs. In terms of technical expertise you will have a thorough knowledge of English trust law; English inheritance tax ; capital gains tax law; will drafting; cross jurisdictional issues and English probate law. Expertise in off shore matters would be advantageous. The department has a collegiate atmosphere in part resulting from the fact that all members take an active role in business development initiatives e.g. giving seminars, client entertainment for which a healthy budget has been put aside. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__london__associate__thriving_team http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__partner_designate__london__following_requ A superb opportunity has arisen for a senior private client lawyer to join this thriving department and undertake work of the highest quality. The client base ranges from old to new money, from landed estate clients to entrepreneurs. In terms of technical expertise you will have a thorough knowledge of English trust law; English inheritance tax ; capital gains tax law; will drafting; cross jurisdictional issues and English probate law. Expertise in off shore matters would be advantageous. As a senior role you will be responsible for supervising more junior members of the team. A client following is a pre requisite for this position as would be expected for someone of your level of seniority but you will also benefit from the healthy budget put aside for business development initiatives. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__partner_designate__london__following_requ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__sussex__court_of_protection_work Our client's thriving private client department is keen to appoint a further assistant solicitor who has particular expertise in Court of Protection work. This is a pivotal role and the successful candidate will spearhead the Court of Protection team within the Private Client department. You will also have experience in tax and trust work as well as complex will drafting. The department has an impressive client base of high net worth clients. A healthy budget has been assigned for business development initiatives and this is a fantastic opportunity to really make your mark in a firm which offers a highly competitive level of remuneration and a clear track to partnership. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__sussex__court_of_protection_work http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__partner_designate__escape_to_the_west_count juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__partner_designate__escape_to_the_west_count http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__part_time_position__reading_ The firm is highly reputed and has an established client base of high net worth individuals of both old and new money. You will take over an existing caseload of wills and probate matters. You will be expected to advise clients on the best way of providing security for their family and assist with the choice of suitable executors. It would of course be advantageous if you were knowledgeable in relation to tax implications so as to enable you to advise on maximising the use of various reliefs and exemptions and limiting liability. The appointment has arisen as a result of the flow of work and there are two experience practitioners in the team who will be able to address any queries that arise outside your part time hours of work so this really would be a great opportunity for someone looking to return to private practice after perhaps maternity leave or indeed anyone who is looking for more flexibility in terms of their work life balance. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__part_time_position__reading_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/__private_client__join_this_highly_reputed_practice_ Private client is one of those practice areas which is more robust from the current recession and this highly reputed full service firm has a great opportunity for a junior lawyer to join their private client team. You will receive excellent ongoing support and training and be given the autonomy to manage your own caseload as well as supporting more senior members of staff on more complex matters. Aside from your technical ability, your personal skills are also of great importance as in the event of the loss of a family member or friend, the administration and winding up of their estate needs to be dealt with in an understanding and sensitive manner. You will also be expected to advise on tax planning, notably the use of deeds of variation. This is a superb opportunity to undertaken work of the highest quality in a supportive and collegiate environment for an impressive client base of high net worth individuals. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/__private_client__join_this_highly_reputed_practice_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client_partner_ A superb opportunity to join the thriving private client department of this highly reputed practice. The existing team deals with a whole range of matters including old and new money acting for a similarly diverse client base from landed estate clients to entrepreneurial business owning clients. The successful candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of: • English trust law • English inheritance tax and capital gains tax law generally. • Will drafting for clients with complex affairs, perhaps involving assets in other jurisdictions • English probate law. Ideally you will also have a good knowledge of the laws governing offshore trusts and offshore tax planning as this is an area the team is looking to develop its expertise in. Rest assured that you will have the support of a team of bright assistants to carry out the day-to-day administration of probate estates or trusts leaving you free to advise on more complex and interesting matters. A quantifiable following is not required but you should have a network of contacts that can be exploited. You will be fully supported in any business development initiatives you make as the firm is totally committed to building upon the success of the department. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client_partner_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client_ This leading South East practice has gone from strength to strength over recent years and boasts a highly reputed private client department. You will be encouraged to take an active role in business development so any contacts you have to exploit will be most welcome but a following is not a prerequisite. There is a clear track to a highly profitable partnership for the candidate that demonstrates not only technical expertise but also a flair for business development. Succession issues make the need for such an appointment imminent. The Private client group is ranked in the top tier by the independent directories. The partnership is fully committed to the growth of this substantial team which provides a full service covering tax planning, trusts and wills to a high net worth client base of "old" and "new" money. This is a superb opportunity to undertake work of the highest quality for a firm which recognises the importance of private client work to their business in more favourable economic times as opposed to the current climate and which offers excellent career prospects. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:29 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__gloucester__quality_of_work_second_to_none A superb opportunity has arisen for a technically able assistant to join one the most highly reputed private client practices in the region. You will receive excellent ongoing training and support as you will be working directly with the firm's Head of Private Client who is a recognised expert but also highly personable. The quality of work is second to none and includes succession and capital tax planning for individuals and families, business owners, landowners and farmers. The role is very much client facing and you will also be encouraged to take an active role in business development initiatives. The firm's impressive retention rate is testament to the highly competitive remuneration package on offer, clear career structure and the genuine emphasis it places on the need for a work life balance. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__gloucester__quality_of_work_second_to_none http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__partner_designate__no_following_required_ Succession planning at this leading regional practice demands the appointment of a further private client partner. There is no shortage of work and so a following is not required. Private client work has always been and remains a key component of the firm's thriving business and this has been consistently recognised by the independent directories. Aside from his or her technical expertise, the successful candidate will be at ease dealing with both old and new money clients and will be keen to work on and develop a diverse and interesting caseload. You will also play a pivotal role in the ongoing training and support of more junior members of the team who are all bright individuals. The atmosphere is supportive and collegiate and the firm places a genuine emphasis on the need for a work life balance whilst remaining competitive in the market place. The partnership is highly profitable. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__partner_designate__no_following_required_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__outstanding_quality_of_work_ Private client work has always been and remains a key component of the firm's thriving business and this has been consistently recognised by the independent directories. Aside from his or her technical expertise, the successful candidate will be at ease dealing with both old and new money clients and will be keen to work on and develop a diverse and interesting caseload. You will receive excellent support and ongoing training from the partners in the group, many of whom are recognised experts in this field, whilst being given the autonomy to manage your own caseload. There is very much a team atmosphere in the firm and you will be encouraged to take an active role in business development. The atmosphere is supportive and collegiate and the firm places a genuine emphasis on the need for a work life balance whilst remaining competitive in the market place. The firm's high retention rate is testament to the clear career structure, collegiate environment and excellent remuneration package on offer. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__outstanding_quality_of_work_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__clear_track_to_partnership_ This highly reputed regional practice boasts an outstanding private client department. It has a well established client base built up over years of referrals from satisfied clients. An opportunity has arisen for a senior private client lawyer to manage a small team of bright able lawyers. The successful candidate will also work closely with the firm's marketing department to build on the departments success by building new business. The successful candidate will have broad experience in all private client work including the preparation of complex wills, administration of estates and EPAs /LPAs and court of Protection work. Specific experience in Trust administration would be an advantage as would membership of STEP but these are not perquisites for consideration. The atmosphere in the department is supportive and collegiate and the firm places a genuine emphasis for the need for a work life balance. You will benefit from a clear career path to the firm's highly profitable partnership within a short period of time and immediate partnership may be on offer for a candidate that brings a following. There is also a highly competitive remuneration package. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__clear_track_to_partnership_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__quality_work__excellent_client_base This highly reputed regional practice boasts an outstanding private client department. It has a well established client base built up over years of referrals from satisfied clients. The flow of work demands the appointment of a further mid level assistant who will have broad experience in all private client work including the preparation of complex wills, administration of estates and EPAs /LPAs and court of Protection work. Specific experience in Trust administration would be an advantage as would membership of STEP but these are not perquisites for consideration. The atmosphere in the department is supportive and collegiate and the firm places a genuine emphasis for the need for a work life balance. You will benefit from a clear career path to the firm's highly profitable partnership and an excellent remuneration package. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__quality_work__excellent_client_base http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__escape_to_the_west_country__pt_considered This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced solicitor looking for that much sought after quality of life move. This leading practice has an established reputation for private client matters so there is no shortage of work. The successful candidate will join the firms Trusts and Estates Department and undertake a varied caseload of estate planning, trusts and tax matters. You will be encouraged to develop the existing client base of landed estates, farmers, charities, entrepreneurs, trustees and high net worth individuals. Ideally you will be a member of STEP but this is not a prerequisite. The firm will also consider those looking for a part time position so it may well be the perfect role for a mother looking to return to work. The atmosphere in the team is supportive and collegiate. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__escape_to_the_west_country__pt_considered http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/escape_to_the_west_country__senior_private_client_lawyer This leading regional practice boasts an outstanding private client department whose reputation has been built up over decades of practising in the local area. The flow of work demands the appointment of a senior lawyer to their Estates and Trusts department. The successful candidate will undertake a varied and interesting caseload including tax and estate planning, trusts and incapacity issues. STEP membership is an advantage but not a prerequisite. As this is a senior level appointment a clear track to the firm's highly profitable partnership awaits the successful candidate. A following is not a prerequisite. The role may be the perfect fit for a senior associate who has hit a glass ceiling in their current position and who just needs the opportunity to show that they are capable of moving to the next level. Equally it may suit someone looking to move out of the City for quality of life reasons… the firm is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and whilst the quality of work is second to none the partnership also has a keen awareness of the need for a work life balance. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/escape_to_the_west_country__senior_private_client_lawyer http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/tax_and_trusts__south_coast__outstanding_quality_of_work This leading regional practice has gone from strength to strength. Both its commercial department and private client department and highly reputed by the independent directories. The flow of work demands the appointment of a STEP practitioner who is also Chartered Institute of Taxation qualified. This is a pivotal role and the successful candidate will provide corporate taxation support to the Company Department in addition to providing Private Client advice. More specifically the caseload will include advising on: • Capital Tax planning, Wills, Inheritance Tax and Trusts, including the commercial aspects • the preparation and negotiation of tax deeds and warranties • domicile issues for non-UK domiciled individuals • experience of post death tax planning using Deeds of Variation and Lasting/Enduring Powers of Attorney The partnership is highly profitable and a clear track to it awaits the successful candidate who not only has the requisite technical expertise but also demonstrates a flair for business development by way of networking, writing articles and newsletters and running seminars. A following is not required. The atmosphere in the firm is supportive and collegiate and the management style transparent. The firm also places a genuine emphasis on the need for a work life balance. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/tax_and_trusts__south_coast__outstanding_quality_of_work http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__kent__immediate_partnership This prestigious full service practice has a long established private client department noted for its high net worth client base, having acted for farmers, trusts, entrepreneurs and charities for over a century. Succession issues demand the appointment of a further senior lawyer. You may be a senior solicitor or an existing partner. Either way a fixed share partnership awaits and provided you prove your technical expertise and management experience a clear track to the firm's highly profitable equity partnership. You will undertake a varied and interesting caseload including: * Tax planning on the acquisition and disposal of businesses * Capital tax planning for individuals through various trust vehicles * Inheritance Tax planning * Wills and codicils * Administration of estates * Powers of Attorney and registration * Management of the affairs of the elderly * Advice on clubs and societies * Capital gains tax planning * Receivership applications * Trust administration and advice to trustees * Preparation of individual tax returns * Advice on Inheritance Act 1975 claims This is a rare opportunity not to be missed. An opportunity to really make your mark in a firm which will fulfill your long term career objectives. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__kent__immediate_partnership http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__salisbury__partner_designate_ This full service practice is consistently rated by the independent directories for its outstanding private client department. As the next stage of its strategic recruitment campaign it is looking for a further senior private client lawyer to add strength and depth to the existing team. The Group acts for a substantial number of millionaire clients ranging from entrepreneurs to Directors of large PLCs. In addition to Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate the team also has a thriving Court of Protection practice. The firm places a real emphasis on the need for a work life balance and has a genuine flexible working policy in place. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly profitable partnership and practice in one of the most beautiful parts of the country enjoying a quality of work that is second to none. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__salisbury__partner_designate_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__salisbury__flexible_working This full service practice is consistently rated by the independent directories for its outstanding private client department. The flow of work demands the appointment of a further assistant. The successful candidate will receive excellent support and ongoing training but also be given autonomy appropriate to your level of PQE. The role is client facing and you will be encouraged to play an active role in business development initiatives but if you prefer to focus on fee earning you will be equally valued by the group. The Group acts for a substantial number of millionaire clients ranging from entrepreneurs to Directors of large PLCs. In addition to Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate the team also has a thriving Court of Protection practice. The firm places a real emphasis on the need for a work life balance and has a genuine flexible working policy in place. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__salisbury__flexible_working http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__immediate_partnership__no_following_requir This full service practice has gone from strength to strength and has impressive new offices. As the next stage of its strategic recruitment campaign it is looking to appoint a further senior private client lawyer to add strength and depth to the existing highly profitable department. The quality of work is second to none and there is a superb client base of high net worth individuals. This is an exciting time to join and you will find the atmosphere collegiate and supportive. You will be encouraged to be involved in business development initiatives but be equally valued if you prefer to concentrate on fee earning matters - there is certainly no shortage of work. The practice has an excellent reputation for the importance it places on the need for a work life balance. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:28 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__immediate_partnership__no_following_requir http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client_tax__wiltshire The flow of work at this nationally ranked private client team demands the appointment of a further assistant. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in their busy offshore and new money team, which focuses mainly (though not exclusively) on international and business related clients. Experience in offshore issues is not necessary for the successful candidate, as training will be provided. The position available has a strong tax element, but also covers wills, trusts and estate planning, both nationally and internationally. Clients include those in the Sunday Times Rich List, entrepreneurs, offshore trustees, non-domiciled individuals, overseas clients and a host of others. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:27 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client_tax__wiltshire http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__surrey__partner_designate_ A superb opportunity has arisen at this highly reputed full service practice for a private client lawyer capable of working autonomously. The successful candidate will have the ability to deal with Receivership work as well as Probate & Trusts. The firm has a solid client base of high net worth individuals so there is no shortage of work. A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer as well as partnership status. juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:27 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__surrey__partner_designate_ http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__london__hnw_clients This leading London practice has been consistently top rated by the independent directories for its private client department. The flow of work demands the appointment of a further experienced lawyer. The client base is that of both domestic and international high net worth individuals. Aside from your technical expertise you will embrace the opportunity to actively develop the existing client base and a clear track to the firm's highly profitable partnership is on offer without a following being a prerequisite. The caseload is extremely varied and includes: Tax planning for individuals: * Advising those based in the UK to mitigate inheritance, capital gains and other UK taxes * Appropriate tax planning arrangements * Advising wealthy individuals/trusts not from the UK on international tax issues Advise on use of Trusts: * for family financial provision * in a commercial context * for structuring international wealth effectively * in all issues arising to trustees and beneficiaries during the administration of UK/other trusts Succession planning * Wills and estate planning, the use of trusts and overseas wills * Probate, including for those not based in the UK with UK assets * The use of offshore structures in wealth preservation juliascott@js-legal.co.uk(Julia Scott) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:33:27 GMT http://www.js-legal.co.uk/jobs/private_client__london__hnw_clients