Tax and Succession Senior Associate
- Tier 3 Legal 500 private client team
- High-quality estate planning work with HNW clients
- Clear path to salaried and equity partnership
Are you an experienced private client lawyer or tax adviser with a specialism in tax and succession planning?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-ranking private client division at a long-established, full-service firm in Worcester and play a key role in a growing, high-calibre team.
With private client work firmly at the heart of the firm, you’ll benefit from a high level of autonomy and secretarial support, while also being part of a supportive culture that genuinely values work-life balance and invests in your progression.
Who we’re looking for
- 5+ years’ PQE in law or accountancy
- Experience advising HNW clients on a broad range of private client tax issues, including inheritance tax and succession planning
- Familiarity with business and land ownership structures
- Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and commercially aware
- STEP or CTA qualification (Desirable)
- Business development and marketing experience (Desirable)
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary – between £55,000 and £70,000 depending on experience
- Realistic billing targets
- Attainable bonus scheme
- 29 days’ annual leave (plus four days at Christmas and bank holidays)
- 2 days a week working from home after probation
- Healthcare benefit scheme
- Death in service cover
- EAP and 24/7 wellbeing support
- Auto-enrolment into company pension
- Discounted legal fees for staff and immediate family
- Annual all-colleague event
- Excellent offices and supportive team structure
Contact Rachael Conley
Call 03300 245 606 or email rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£55,000 - £70,000
Location
- Hereford & Worcestershire
- West Midlands
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
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V-49114-2

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