Current Vacancies

Executive summary

We are looking for a new Tax specialist role to be an integral part of the Private Wealth and Succession Planning department. The successful person will be assisting the two Directors in relation to Tax and Planning matters for Private Clients both UK and non- UK resident domiciled.

Key responsibilities but not limited to:

• Advising HNW/ UNHW on tax affairs and structuring assets appropriately to mitigate income tax, CGT and IHT.
• Drafting and advising on; FICS and FLLPs, off-shore structures whilst dealing with HMRC.
• Estate Planning including cross jurisdictional matters and Trusts.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with the firm’s existing and prospective clients.
• Partaking in Business Development and developing a reputation for being a specialist in the field.
• Supporting the development of junior lawyers in the team. Delegating effectively and supervising when required.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Associate level; with 3 – 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience in working with/advising HNW/UNHW on their tax affairs and structuring assets appropriately to mitigate income tax, CGT and IHT.
• Knowledge and practical experience of drafting and advising on; FICS (and FLLPs), off-shore structures, dealing with HMRC, estate planning including cross-jurisdictional matters and Trusts.
• Assist the directors in relation to Tax and Planning matters for Private clients both UK and non-UK resident/domiciled.

Personal attributes

• Consistency.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Sensitivity and discretion handling employee and business data and information.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Flexible as regards to time and duties.
• Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Competitive

Working Pattern

Hybrid

Executive summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior IT Support Analyst to join our IT team. The successful candidate will provide in-office support and become a key resource for application support. This role offers the opportunity to progress, overseeing day-to-day support operations and working closely with our MSP, allowing the Head of IT to focus on strategic projects.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide in-office IT support to staff, addressing hardware, software, and network issues. 
• Serve as a key resource for application support, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly. 
• Collaborate with the existing IT Support Analyst to handle day-to-day technical issues and support operations. 
• Assist in the transition out of Citrix and other significant IT projects.
• Participate in the Cyber Essentials initiative and other upcoming projects. 
• Ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and infrastructure. 
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT processes and procedures. 
• Provide training and support to end-users to enhance their IT skills and knowledge. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated with the latest IT trends and technologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of IT innovation. 
• Chance to get involved and own some exciting new and existing projects
• Opportunity for this to naturally progress to IT Support Manager

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience in IT support, with a focus on application support
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and network troubleshooting
• Experience supporting AV
• Experience with Citrix, any Practice or Document Management Systems, Intune, Big hand, DocuSign is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes
• Experience working in a Law firm or similar professional services environment
• Previous Service desk experience and relationship management experience
• Experience within a Senior capacity within first or second line support

Personal attributes

• Consistency
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Sensitivity and discretion handling employee and business data and information
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines
• Flexible as regards to time and duties
• Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• Problem Solver
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Wants progression within the firm

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Competitive

Working Pattern

Hybrid

Executive summary

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Trainee Legal Secretary to join our secretarial team, supporting across the firm’s various service functions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone looking to start their career in the legal field. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to our legal teams, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support with in-office secretarial and admin tasks to support the Legal Secretaries and fee-earners.
• Respond to queries that come into the shared secretarial mailbox promptly and efficiently.
• Support with answering overflow calls that come through to the firm’s centralised phone Hunt group, directing these are required.
• Assist with the preparation and formatting of legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Handle client inquiries and communications professionally and promptly.
• Handle confidential documents and communications with discretion.
• Maintain and organise electronic and physical files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible; at times, using the firm’s practise management system, Practise Evolve, to do this.
• Assist with post-completions.
• Support with printing and bundling jobs.
• Good knowledge of the firm’s house styles and ability to advise others on how to use these.
• Carry out property searches and Land Registry ad-hoc tasks.
• Conduct basic legal research and compile information as required by the legal team.
• Assist with the preparation of billing statements and invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Work closely with other secretaries and administrative staff to support the overall efficiency of the departments.