4+ Years PQE Lawyer - Trust & Tax - Dorchester (full time preferred)

4+ Years PQE Lawyer - Trust & Tax - Dorchester (full time preferred)

We are seeking a 4+ years PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Trust and Tax team at our Dorchester office.

Our successful Trust and Tax team is part of the largest department in the firm. We are seeking someone who has solid experience of preparing and submitting tax returns (self-assessment) for individuals, along with a strong understanding of tax laws, including income tax, capital gains tax and tax reliefs applicable to personal returns. Practical knowledge in the management and administration of trusts is essential, including compliance with trust taxation, reporting requirements and an understanding of trust structures. Candidates must have a high level of accuracy in preparing tax returns and trust documents and will have extensive experience of working directly with multiple clients to gather necessary information in a timely manner.

Ideally, we are seeking someone who can undertake the role full time. However, part time hours will also be considered. Candidates applying for part time hours must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours over 4 days which must include a Friday (20 hours over 3 days, including a Friday may also be considered). Please note that this is predominantly an office-based role with limited opportunity for remote working (one day per week following probation period).

Responsibilities are set out in the accompanying job description.

Please review the job specification and relevant job description below and if you meet the criteria for the role then please send your CV along with a brief covering email detailing your requirements to .

Due to business needs, this vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable applicant is found, therefore, if the role is of interest, we recommend applying as soon as possible. Candidates who do not meet the criteria will not be contacted. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all candidates, therefore if you have not been contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that it has been unsuccessful on this occasion.