Trusts Solicitor / Legal Executive - Taunton

Trusts Solicitor / Legal Executive - Taunton

Join a national, full-service law firm with a strong regional footprint and an excellent reputation across both private client and commercial work. With offices across the UK, the firm is consistently recognised by Legal 500, achieving top-tier rankings across multiple practice areas and earning hundreds of individual lawyer recommendations.

Known for its sector-led approach and high-quality client service, the firm works with a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, businesses and organisations, delivering complex legal advice with a personal touch.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Capital / Tax & Trusts team, working on a varied and high-quality caseload.

You'll support high-net-worth clients on complex trust and tax matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of trust administration, compliance and tax work
• Advising on the creation, structuring and ongoing management of UK trusts
• Drafting trust deeds, letters of wishes and related documentation
• Providing guidance on trust taxation (including income tax, CGT and inheritance tax)
• Preparing or overseeing trust accounts and annual tax returns
• Working closely with tax specialists, accountants and STEP-qualified professionals
• Supporting wider private client teams with lifetime planning and wealth protection advice

You'll be part of a Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked team known for its technical strength and quality of work.

Candidate Requirements

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working on complex matters and building strong client relationships.

You will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Trust Specialist (or equivalent experience)
• Around 2-4 years' PQE (although flexibility will be considered)
• Strong experience in trusts and private client work
• Knowledge of trust administration and tax compliance
• Experience managing your own caseload in a busy environment
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and ability to work collaboratively
• Confidence dealing with high-net-worth clients and multiple stakeholders

Why Join?

• Be part of a Top Tier Legal 500 team with an excellent reputation
• Work within a national firm offering high-quality, complex work
• Exposure to HNW clients and sophisticated trust and tax matters
• Strong focus on career development and progression
• Flexible working approach with a supportive culture
• A firm that values quality, relationships, and long-term growth

If you're looking to build your expertise in trusts and private client work within a respected, forward-thinking firm, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*