Senior Associate, Private Client & Tax

Overview

A well‑established, internationally focused London law firm with a strong private wealth practice is seeking a highly capable Senior Private Client Associate (6+ PQE) with significant experience in international tax planning and cross‑border wealth structuring. This role is ideal for an experienced lawyer looking to step into greater autonomy, manage complex and often multi‑jurisdictional matters, and help mentor junior team members within a dynamic practice.

• Advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and trustees on UK and international tax issues, including residence, domicile, and strategic pre‑arrival or exit planning.
• Leading on the establishment, restructuring, and operation of onshore and offshore trusts, foundations, family governance frameworks, and asset‑holding structures.
• Providing sophisticated advice on cross‑border estate and succession planning, including wills, letters of wishes, and multi‑jurisdictional estate strategies.
• Advising on the UK tax treatment of complex international investment structures, corporate vehicles, real estate holdings, and family office arrangements.
• Coordinating with overseas counsel, fiduciaries, tax advisers, and intermediaries on multi‑jurisdictional projects.
• Supervising and supporting junior associates and trainees, contributing to knowledge development within the team.
• Preparing complex technical memoranda, opinions, and client‑friendly guidance on evolving international tax, trust, and estate planning issues.
• Supporting partners with business development, including maintaining client relationships, attending events, and contributing to thought leadership.

• Qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE in private client, tax, or international wealth planning, gained from a reputable private wealth practice.
• Strong technical grounding in international tax planning, including residence/domicile rules, offshore structures, trust taxation, and cross‑border estate planning.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex international clients, ideally including UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees, and international families.
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex advice clearly and confidently.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supervising junior colleagues and taking on leadership responsibilities.
• Commercially minded, client‑focused, and comfortable managing a significant and varied caseload autonomously.

• High‑quality, sophisticated private client work with a substantial international focus.
• Significant direct client contact and the opportunity to deepen trusted‑advisor relationships with HNW/UHNW clients and their advisers.
• Clear progression pathways, with scope for increased responsibility and business development involvement.
• A supportive, entrepreneurial team culture and competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid working options and flexibility where needed.

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