Senior Associate

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Woodfines Solicitors Full time

Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Permanent/Full time (Part time also considered)
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5
Benefits: Competitive

Fancy a change? Looking for a new challenge? Or just having a browse?
Whatever brings you here, you may as well see what Woodfines has to offer

Due to an upcoming retirement, we are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Private Client team based in Cambridge. If you are passionate about providing bespoke high quality legal advice, knowledgeable in all areas of Private Client work (in particular, trusts, taxation and lifetime planning) and keen to share your knowledge and experience to help develop others, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for

At Woodfines, we put YOU first, we pride ourselves on our friendly, approachable attitude towards our staff and clients. We offer competitive salaries, flexible working and genuine progression opportunities, supporting you to achieve your goals, whilst maintaining a great work/life balance.

If you share our vision for delivering excellent service to our clients, whilst progressing your own personal development, in a welcoming and supportive environment, then we would love to welcome you into our firm.

What will your responsibilities be?

Providing bespoke estate planning advice to mid to HNW clients
Preparing complex Wills for mid to HNW clients
Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for mid to HNW clients
Dealing with the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
Preparing Trust documentation to include drafting settlements and subsequent resolutions and deeds necessary to administer settlements
Advising executors and trustees on the taxation, compliance and reporting requirements for estates and trusts (including preparation of IHT100s & IHT400s)
Advising trustees of their duties, obligations, and powers available to them from the terms of the settlement, statute, or case law
Providing business succession planning to business owners including sole traders, partners, and shareholders
Providing support and advice to members of the team on more complex matters, in particular, trusts, taxation and estate planning
Attending networking events to build firm reputation and develop professional connections
Does your previous experience include:

8+ years PQE
Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns
SFE and/or STEP membership (desirable)
Do you have the following personal skills

Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
Great time management skills
Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive
Professional and works well both independently and in a team
Calm under pressure
What can we offer you?

Pay. We value our employees, our salaries reflect this.
Bonus. We recognise and reward for all of your hard work.
Holidays. Mexico? Paris? Or just staying home? Use your 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) however you like
Flexibility. What does work/life balance look like to you? We are open to your suggestions.
Birthday Off & Voucher. No one wants to work on their birthday. Take the day off and go shopping
Pension. To help out your future self.
Life insurance. Support for your loved ones, just in case.
Income protection. If you get sick, we guarantee a % of your salary for up to 2 years.
Vitality health insurance. We support you to be your happy and healthy self (Free coffees, cinema tickets or even an Apple Watch are also a nice touch).
Medicash healthcare cash plan. We all hate the dentist, at least you don’t have to pay for it. That amongst many other everyday healthcare needs, all covered.
Wellbeing support. We’re passionate about wellbeing, including Calm premium, 24/7 employee helpline and general lifestyle assistance.
You may also have experience in the following: Legal Executive, Senior Legal Executive, Senior Associate Solicitor, Senior Solicitor, Trusts and Tax Adviser

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