Senior Associate - Succession & Tax

Job Title: Senior Associate – UK Succession and Tax

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Senior Associate
• Team: Private Wealth – Succession & Tax
• Location: Hybrid working from either Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol or Southampton
• Working Pattern: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Why this role matters: This is a key position within our expanding private wealth team, with a particular focus on trusts. From complex structuring to cross-border administration, the role involves advising high-net-worth clients on the full lifecycle of trust-related matters. The successful candidate will help shape the future of the practice, delivering tailored legal solutions and supporting strategic growth. As a team of dedicated experts, we go beyond simply answering legal questions, we deliver strategic, commercially minded solutions. Our trust and tax lawyers offer clear, practical advice across a wide range of areas, including wealth structuring, succession planning, and trust administration.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Advise on the creation, structuring, and administration of UK and offshore trusts
• Support clients with complex trust reorganisations, tax planning, and compliance
• Manage multi-jurisdictional trust and estate matters for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Work closely with trustees, beneficiaries, and family offices across various jurisdictions
• Navigate sensitive tax issues and provide tailored advice on trust-related disputes and regulatory obligations
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to the development of our private wealth offering
• Collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver innovative, high-quality trust solutions

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What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment and brings:

• At least 5 years’ PQE with a strong focus on trusts and private wealth
• A STEP qualification (or working towards it)
• Experience advising on UK and international trust structures, tax planning, and succession
• A deep understanding of trust law and its application in complex, cross-border contexts
• A commercial approach and the ability to deliver clear, outcome-driven advice
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to building trusted, multi-generational client relationships

Whether advising UK residents or international families, this role requires expertise in sophisticated trust structuring and strategic planning. Our multilingual team regularly advises on all aspects of trust and tax law, including business assets, inheritance planning, and wealth preservation. We work with a diverse client base from private individuals to entrepreneurs and landowners with growing demand in the OMB and family office space.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here Life at Foot Anstey | Foot Anstey

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