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Tax & Trusts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Guildford, Surrey GU1 3HW, England

Salary

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Knowledge Lawyer position in Tax & Trusts is available in the South East, offering a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 plus excellent benefits.
  • The role is suitable for qualified solicitors with strong private client law experience, particularly in trusts, estate planning, and tax, ideally with prior knowledge lawyer or PSL experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing precedents, delivering training, providing technical support, and assisting with legal research and updates.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, strong research abilities, and a proactive, commercially minded approach.
  • This opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy collaboration and knowledge sharing in a high-performing private client team.

Knowledge Lawyer - Tax & Trusts
Location: South East (Hybrid/Flexible)
Salary: 70-80k + Excellent Benefits

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Knowledge Lawyer to join a top-tier Tax & Trusts team. Whether you're an established PSL or an experienced private client solicitor looking to transition into a knowledge-based role, this is an exciting chance to support a high-performing and nationally recognised practice.

The team, led by experienced partners and supported by lawyers, accountants, and paralegals, acts for a diverse mix of high-net-worth clients including families, business owners, trustees, and entrepreneurs, both in the UK and internationally. The work is varied, high-quality, and intellectually rewarding.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and update the team's suite of precedents, templates, and guidance notes

  • Deliver and coordinate internal training and legal updates

  • Provide technical support and act as a point of reference on complex matters

  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and disseminate updates to the team

  • Assist with legal research, internal knowledge projects, and process improvements

  • Support the onboarding of new joiners and contribute to team learning plans

  • Draft client briefings, articles, and thought leadership pieces

  • Collaborate with other knowledge professionals across departments

  • Keep abreast of legal tech developments and support relevant implementations



About You:

  • Qualified solicitor with strong experience in private client law, particularly trusts, estate planning, and tax

  • Ideally has knowledge lawyer or PSL experience, but experienced fee-earners will also be considered

  • Commercially minded, proactive, and confident working independently

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong research and drafting skills, with a keen eye for detail

  • Comfortable presenting and delivering training

  • STEP membership or working towards it is a plus

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborating, sharing knowledge, and helping shape the future of a thriving private client team.

Apply now or get in touch with Ashleigh Curtis to find out more!

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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