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We are a people business and our people are key to our success: they are our greatest asset.  It therefore matters to us that we can attract and retain the very best lawyers whose technical skills are matched by their intellectual ability.  Our size ensures that there is always room for talent to be noticed and to make a difference.

Whether newly qualified or further ahead in your career path, you will certainly receive quality work and great experience at Lawrence Stephens.  Lawyers thrive here because they get to do interesting work with fantastic clients, working alongside smart people who take real pleasure in what they do.

In delivering the best experience for clients and in helping us to shape our future, you will need to share our values, our culture and our collaborative approach.  By maintaining a friendly, supportive environment, we believe that a good work/life balance is important, so that our lawyers are both happy and healthy.

Current Vacancies

Associate / Senior Associate – Private Wealth and Succession Planning

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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 / Senior 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