Job Description

Were a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is xe2x80x98we're legal and financial experts that care something youll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But were more than just a law firm were a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate lifes ups and downs. Working here youll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.
Well value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.
We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
This is an integral role to support with and drive the ambitious growth plan of our Manchester team. The team advises high net worth individuals and families on the legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning and tax planning. You will have exposure to great quality work, access to one of the largest national Private Client teams in the UK and the resources that brings, as well as the freedom to develop and pursue areas of interest within Private Client matters.
About You

• A solid background of advising on, implementing and running complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorneys and estate administration;
• STEP qualified or working towards the STEP qualification;
• Be experienced in advising on lifetime IHT planning and on the taxation of trusts and estates and their general administration;
• Be able to demonstrate strong financial disciplines and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and external professionals;
• Have an aptitude for business development with established client and referrer relationships as well as a drive to continue to aid the growth and development of the wider team; and
• A good understanding of the Manchester private client market.

Were proud of our values, and were looking for people who share them

• To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook
• To be approachable and caring
• To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives
• To be efficient in the provision of our services
• To work with a foundation of integrity.

If this sounds like you, wed love to receive your application.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can xe2x80x98buy up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure youre fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!
Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. Were committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. Its made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.
Additional Information
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Groups on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the groups employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.
We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.
The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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Location
Manchester
One St Peter's Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M2 3AF
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We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them
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Sub-Department:
Lifestyle & Estate Planning
Sub-Division:
Private Client Group
Company:
IM LLP
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
:
Manchester
Salary:
Competitive
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