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Private Client Senior Associate 6-9 PQE

London Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a top-tier Private Client & Tax team within a leading international law firm. This role offers exposure to complex, cross-border matters for a prestigious client base, with clear scope for growth in a fast-expanding Private Capital practice.
  • High-calibre work with international scope.
  • Market recognition among the best in the private client space.

About Our Client

The firm is widely recognised for its strength in the private wealth sector, with a top-tier reputation for delivering sophisticated, cross-border legal and tax advice. The Private Client & Tax team is part of a broader Private Capital initiative and is ranked Band 2 in Chambers & Partners HNW 2023. The team advises UK and international clients, with particular expertise in matters involving the Middle East and the United States.

Job Description

  • Drafting wills and advising on succession planning, including structuring with trusts, foundations, and family investment vehicles.
  • Advising on inheritance tax, reliefs, exemptions, and cross-border tax planning.
  • Handling international estate planning, including conflict of laws and coordination with foreign counsel.
  • Advising on UK tax residency, domicile, and personal tax issues including the remittance basis and double tax treaties.
  • Supporting trustees and beneficiaries on trust law and restructuring.
  • Advising on mental capacity issues and preparing lasting powers of attorney.
  • Supporting philanthropic and impact investment initiatives, including charity law.
  • Advising on transparency, reporting, and anti-corruption compliance.
  • Providing tax advice on UK residential property structures, including ATED, SDLT, and corporate tax implications.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be:

  • A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong academic credentials.
  • Experienced in private client work, ideally from a top-tier or specialist firm.
  • Technically excellent with sound commercial judgement.
  • Confident, proactive, and collaborative, with a practical and client-focused approach.
  • Enthusiastic, personable, and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Permanent position in a reputable organisation within the business services industry.
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious legal department in London.
  • Potential for career progression and professional development.
  • Supportive and professional work environment.



Contact
Charlie Ricks
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6869567
Phone number
+442072691749

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Private Client
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlie Ricks
Consultant phone
+442072691749
Job reference
JN-102025-6869567