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Private Wealth and Tax Knowledge Lawyer

City of London Permanent View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Private Wealth and Tax KL professional to join a thriving Legal department within the Professional Services industry. The role is based in London and involves providing expert advice and support to high-net-worth clients.
  • Shape strategy in a top-tier Private Wealth & Tax knowledge team.
  • Lead innovation and training in a globally connected legal practice.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for innovation, thought leadership, and high-quality client service. With offices in key global financial centres, they advise a diverse client base across complex, cross-border matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and forward-thinking approach to legal technology and service delivery.

Job Description

Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and innovative team of Knowledge Lawyers (KLs), led by a senior Knowledge Partner. Knowledge Lawyers are embedded within practice groups and play a central role in delivering client service. The team comprises over 25 dedicated legal experts and follows the same career structure as fee-earners, including partnership opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Shaping and delivering the knowledge strategy for the Private Wealth & Tax practice, in collaboration with other Knowledge Lawyers across the firm.
  • Designing and delivering internal and client training programmes, including digital learning solutions.
  • Drafting, maintaining, and updating key precedents, know-how, and client guides, including automated documents.
  • Monitoring legal developments and providing horizon-scanning updates to lawyers and clients.
  • Leveraging knowledge and technology to support business development, enhance client relationships, and improve service delivery.
  • Producing client-facing content such as alerts, articles, and thought leadership pieces.
  • Supporting business development initiatives in collaboration with the BD team and fee-earners.
  • Managing internal knowledge platforms and repositories.
  • Working with Risk & Compliance to implement best practices and support regulatory change.
  • Responding to technical legal queries from fee-earners.
  • Contributing to the wider Knowledge Lawyer community and firm initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Skills and Experience

  • Ideally 10+ years PQE, either as an existing Knowledge Lawyer or a fee-earner with demonstrable experience in knowledge development.
  • Deep expertise in tax law and private client matters.
  • Strong interest in business development and knowledge commercialisation.
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills.
  • Highly organised with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
  • Comfortable with legal technology and new ways of working.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and proactive.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard legal tools.

What's on Offer

  • A strategic, high-impact role at the heart of a leading Private Wealth & Tax team
  • Opportunity to shape and deliver the knowledge strategy across a dynamic practice
  • Career progression aligned with fee-earners, including potential for partnership
  • Collaborative, innovative working culture with strong support from senior leadership
  • Access to cutting-edge legal tech and tools to drive efficiency and client value
  • Involvement in thought leadership, training design, and business development initiatives
  • Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Offices in key global financial centres with cross-border exposure
  • This is not a typical Knowledge Lawyer position, sitting at the strategic heart of the Private Wealth & Tax group, closely embedded with senior partners and actively shaping the group's direction, training and innovation. The practice advises high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices across multiple generations and jurisdictions. The team is internationally renowned for its technical excellence and understanding of the their clients' needs.
Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6863379
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Private Client
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-102025-6863379