Newly Qualified Solicitor - Tax & Trusts
Market Leading Law Firm
Location: Salisbury

A highly respected law firm with national recognition in private client work is inviting applications from trainee solicitors due to qualify in 2025 with a genuine interest in Tax and Trusts. This is an outstanding opportunity to begin a career in a specialist and intellectually stimulating area of law with a firm known for its expertise, supportive environment, and investment in professional development.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing
The successful candidate will join a prominent Tax & Trusts team advising on a wide range of matters involving high-net-worth UK and international clients, including trustees, beneficiaries, landowners, and business owners. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on and assisting others who advise on wills, trusts, and tax planning
• Drafting and reviewing trust documentation and agreements
• Providing legal advice on inheritance, capital gains, and income tax planning strategies
• Advising on the establishment and restructuring of trusts
• Conducting legal research and supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Collaborating with specialists across the private client team and other departments
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through ongoing legal support

There will also be opportunities to develop specialisms in areas such as:

• Tax and succession planning for farms and estates
• Planning for company and partnership owners
• Offshore trusts and multi-jurisdictional structures
• Tax issues related to the settlement of trust litigation

The Team You'll Join
The firm's award-winning Private Client Department comprises four specialist areas:

• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trust Management
• Court of Protection
• Tax & Trusts

The Tax & Trusts team is frequently instructed by fellow professionals including accountants, trust companies, and other solicitors for advice on complex trust and tax issues. The team manages a significant number of trusts ranging from £250,000 to £25 million.

Professional Development & Support
This firm stands out for its exceptional commitment to training. All tax solicitors are supported through the ATT/CTA qualification, with a generous 17 days of study leave per exam - significantly more than most firms provide. This includes:

• 12 study days across 12 weeks
• 5 revision days immediately prior to the exam

The supportive learning culture ensures that junior solicitors are given the tools, mentorship, and encouragement needed to excel.

Why Join This Firm?

• A firm ranked among the top private client and charity law practices nationally
• Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2025
• Long-standing history of nearly 300 years, with an emphasis on client service and professional excellence
• Genuine career progression in a firm with 30 partners and around 150 employees
• Strong, collaborative, and people-focused culture in beautiful Wiltshire-based offices
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available

This is a rare opportunity to build a long-term, rewarding career in private client law, focusing on one of the most intellectually rewarding and commercially relevant areas of legal practice.