[Hiring] Solicitor/Associate - Estate Planning @IM LLP

Role Description

This is an integral role within our growing Estate Planning team, supporting high net worth individuals and families with a broad range of estate, succession and tax planning matters. You will work closely with experienced specialists on complex estate planning issues, including:

• wills
• trusts
• lifetime tax planning
• business succession planning
• wealth preservation strategies

The role offers exposure to high-quality work, access to one of the largest national Private Client teams in the UK and the resources that brings, alongside the opportunity to develop your expertise and pursue areas of particular interest within estate planning and private wealth.

Qualifications

• A solid background of advising on, implementing and running complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorneys and estate administration.
• Ideally 3+ PQE.
• Ideally STEP qualified or working towards the STEP qualification.
• Experience in advising on lifetime IHT planning and on the taxation of trusts and estates and their general administration.
• Strong financial disciplines and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and external professionals.
• Aptitude for business development and a drive to aid the growth and development of the wider team.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.
• A wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.

Company Description

Irwin Mitchell is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. 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, made up of four strands:

• Our People
• Our Community
• Our Environment
• Our Pro Bono

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category.