Job Title: Corporate Lawyer

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Senior Associate or Managing Associate
• Team: Corporate & Finance
• Location: Flexible, hybrid working across any of our office locations
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: We are looking for someone with some experience looking to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an award winning team with an impressive client list, with genuine scope to fast track your career.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Play an active role in the continued success and growth of our team, alongside an impressive client list and ambition to continue building new and lasting national and international client relationships.
• Work across a broad spectrum of corporate work, including private equity, M&A, strategic investments and re-organisations.
• Day to day, you will take a solution led approach, listening to clients' challenges and understanding their businesses in order to provide tailored advice and bespoke, premium solutions.
• Benefit from excellent career development opportunities. We offer a genuinely exciting and different proposition, as you will have real and supported scope to fast track your career within a team with a proven track record of developing and progressing its lawyers. We pride ourselves on our openness and transparency when it comes to promotions, so please ask us about our career framework for lawyers.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Experience as a high performing Corporate Lawyer.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in every interaction, and take pride in understanding your client's needs, challenges and expectations.
• Motivation to understand the bigger picture for our clients, and keen to play your part in realising their longer-term business ambitions.
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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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.
• Employee sabbaticals
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click here

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Ready to apply?

• Hit the "Apply Now" button.
  • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
  • Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview?
  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
  • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

Senior Private Client Lawyer

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Senior Private Client Lawyer
• Team: Succession & Tax
• Location: Exeter or Bristol with flexible working arrangements. We are keen to hear from anyone based/operating in the South West region.
• Working Pattern: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Why this role matters: This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly respected Succession & Tax team, advising a diverse client base on a range of matters. We're seeking someone with both technical expertise and operational and management skills to perform a senior role, facilitating strong performance from team members and driving efficiencies.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead on estate administration matters, including estates with international assets and agricultural property.
• Provide expert advice on inheritance tax, succession planning, and estate-related tax matters.
• Advise on powers of attorney, elderly client care and estate planning strategies.
• Contribute to business development, helping grow the firm’s client base and reputation.
• Take an active role in operational delivery, managing caseloads efficiently, improving processes, and ensuring high standards of client service.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and excellence.

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What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of operational leadership and deep technical expertise, alongside the following attributes:

• Extensive experience in private client law, particularly in high-value and technically complex matters.
• Strong working knowledge of UK tax law as it relates to estates and inheritance.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive client relationships with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a trust corporation or similar governance structure.
• A client-centric approach and strong relationship-building skills.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and contributing to a forward-thinking team.
• Motivation to develop a career within a transparent and supportive framework.

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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 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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Ready to apply?

• Hit the "Apply Now" button.
• Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview?
• With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
• We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
• If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.