Description
Here at VWV, our private client offering lies at the very heart of our firm. Our ongoing success in winning new instructions finds us looking to expand our thriving team in Bristol with a bright and pragmatic private client solicitor, ideally at the early stages of their post qualified career. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier services to our clients, with a reputation built on excellence, integrity, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results.
The role
This role is part of our Estates Tax Planning and Trusts team, with a specific emphasis on handling complex estates, often arising from our independent administration work. You will be focused on advising on high-value, intricate estates, working closely with our renowned Partners, Michelle Rose and Fiona Lawrence, who are regularly appointed as independent administrators and trustees in complex, high-value matters. You will also work with the head of our Bristol Estates Tax Planning and Trusts team, Leila Goodarzi. Your work will involve managing the detailed aspects of estate administration, ensuring the efficient and effective resolution of complex estates.
Supported by a team of specialists, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in estates tax planning and trust administration while contributing to the smooth administration of sophisticated estates. Whilst this role sits predominantly in our Estates Tax Planning and Trusts team, it has the additional bonus of crossing over with our contentious team, both of which work seamlessly together on complex estates.
About You
You'll have a strong interest in this type of work, and attention to detail is key. You'll be process driven, committed to delivering high-quality service to our clients and, due to the nature of these estates, you'll have an interest in managing conflict. You'll have completed at least one seat in private client law, ideally including estate administration.
At VWV, we're open-minded about your career path. Whether you're currently with a smaller local firm, a mid-sized regional firm, or relocating from a national firm, what truly matters to us is your ability, acumen, and aspirations within the private client field.
About Us
Whilst we're a sizeable firm with four offices in Bristol, Birmingham, London and Watford, the first thing you'll notice about us is our close-knit and friendly culture. We're not like other firms. We genuinely believe in "being genuine" both in the way we interact with each other and with our clients. That means you'll join a team, a department and a wider firm with no airs and graces or arrogance. We're a collective group of individuals each with our own unique personality, working together to deliver the very best advice to our clients, in a language we can all understand.
Our reputation
With private client work being undertaken at almost all small to large law firms nationwide, it's a testament to our strength in this field that in the Legal 500 (2024) in the South West region as a whole, we're ranked tier 2 for personal tax, trusts and probate work, and tier 1 for contentious trusts and probate. In addition, we're ranked tier 1 in Chambers High Net Worth for contentious trusts and probate. It's also noteworthy that every element of our private client team is recognised in the Directories, and this strength and depth across our private client team sets us apart from many of our competitors.
Where will I be working?
Whilst it's your experience and enthusiasm that for us are key, we'd like you to work from our office for three days (or more) of the week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture that no advert can do justice! We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.
Why choose us?
There are so many reasons to stop and explore us further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration is key. We invite you to watch this short video on the right hand side to see what our own people have to say about us.
Here at VWV, we offer an exciting array of benefits and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We're striving to create an environment where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. If you require any special adjustments to be made in order to be considered for this vacancy, please call our recruiter as we're happy to make the necessary adjustments and allowances.
Not sure whether to apply?
Making the next career move is one that can feel immensely daunting, we've all been there! It's more than likely you'll have one or two questions on the role or firm before you feel happy to apply. If so, please contact me, Emma Latchem-Hughes, Talent Acquisition Advisor, in complete confidence on 07340 632798 or elatchem-hughes@vwv.co.uk and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Recruitment Agencies
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