Associate-International Private Client (Tax & Trusts)-Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality international work

Progressive culture with development

Hybrid working and flexible options

Collaborative and supportive env

Investors in People - Platinum

Best Law Firm to Work At award

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a leading UK private client team in Bristol to recruit an International Private Client Associate (4+ years' PQE). The role involves advising on UK tax, trusts and cross-border estate matters for high-net-worth clients, with access to senior advisers and high-value work.

You will handle statutory residence regimes, structuring of trusts and family investment companies, and governance for international affairs, in a role offering hybrid working and strong development

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE (SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer).
• Strong experience advising on international tax and succession planning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.
• STEP qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on UK statutory residence, long term residence and FIG regimes.
• Advising on the creation, structuring and UK taxation of trusts and family investment companies.
• Handling cross border estates, including drafting Wills and advising on succession and governance.
• Providing complex tax and succession planning advice for clients with international affairs.
• Working closely with senior tax advisers and partners on high value, technically challenging matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Workload management

Commercial awareness

Self motivation

Education

SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration

Job description

Associate - International Private Client (Tax & Trusts) - Bristol - 4+ Years' PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading UK private client team is seeking an International Private Client Associate (4+ years' PQE) to join its highly regarded Tax & Trusts practice in Bristol. Recognised for its strength, scale and exceptional international capability, the team is ranked top tier by Chambers and works with an outstanding calibre of clients across the UK and globally. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake high value, technically complex work alongside industry leading advisers.

The Team

You will join one of the UK's most respected private client groups, known for its sophisticated cross border work and deep expertise in tax, trusts and succession planning. The team includes market leading specialists and offers exceptional exposure to international matters, complex structures and high net worth clients.

The Role

You will advise a diverse and high profile client base, including:

• High and ultra high net worth individuals
• International families and family offices
• Business owners and landed estates
• Private banks, wealth managers and trust companies

Your work will include:

• Advising on UK statutory residence, long term residence and FIG regimes
• Advising on the creation, structuring and UK taxation of trusts and family investment companies
• Handling cross border estates, including drafting Wills and advising on succession and governance
• Providing complex tax and succession planning advice for clients with international affairs
• Working closely with senior tax advisers and partners on high value, technically challenging matters

This role offers exceptional quality of work, strong partner access and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in international private client matters.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a Private Client specialist with:

• 4+ years' PQE (SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer)
• Strong experience advising on international tax and succession planning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
• Self motivation, commercial awareness and a willingness to learn
• Experience supervising or developing junior colleagues
• STEP qualification (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

The firm offers:

• High quality, stimulating and challenging international work
• A progressive, people focused culture with strong investment in development
• Hybrid working and flexible working options
• A collaborative, ambitious and supportive environment
• Investors in People - Platinum accreditation
• Voted "Best Law Firm to Work At" for five consecutive years

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.