Private Client Associate

We are currently recruiting Associates to join our wellestablished and highly regarded Private Client Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse client base, gain exposure to highquality and complex matters, and further develop your expertise within a specialist, forwardthinking team.

The Role

Our Private Client work is broad and varied, reflecting the needs of our clients. The successful candidate will advise on all aspects of private client law and related tax issues, with particular emphasis on:

• Drafting Wills for a wide range of client needs
• Executry administration, including advising on complex and taxpaying estates
• Tax planning, with a strong focus on Inheritance Tax and reliefs such as APR and BPR
• Trust creation and management, including technical trust law and asset protection advice
• Advising private clients on complex and contentious executry and trust matters
• Powers of Attorney and Guardianships
Skills & Experience

You will be someone who is keen to play an active role in the continued growth and success of our Private Client offering. You will:

• Be confident managing your own caseload independently
• Enjoy working collaboratively on larger or more complex matters
• Contribute to the financial performance of the team by meeting agreed targets
• Have experience of, or an interest in, business development and marketing initiatives
Applications are welcomed from candidates with at least 5 years’ PQE in a relevant area, although we are open to considering candidates with different levels of experience. This is a full-time position however consideration will also be given to part time and flexible working.

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a modern, professional and rewarding environment, supported by a competitive remuneration and benefits package. To find out more, contact us at recruitment@gillespiemacandrew.co.uk or ask to speak in confidence with our HR Team.