Associate, Private Client

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team structure

Job summary

A well-established London law firm is seeking a talented Private Client Associate (NQ-4 PQE) to join its growing Private Wealth team. This role involves advising on UK and international tax issues, assisting with the creation and administration of trusts, and providing strategic tax planning advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in private client law, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in international wealth structuring. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience in private client, tax, or international wealth structuring from a reputable firm.
• Exposure to international tax planning including residence and domicile.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals on UK and international tax issues.
• Assist with offshore and onshore trusts.
• Provide strategic tax planning advice.
• Support clients with cross-border estate planning.
• Advise on UK tax implications of international investments.

Skills

Private client experience

International tax planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-4 PQE)

Job description

Overview

A well‑established, full‑service London law firm known for its strong international client base and private wealth offering is seeking a talented Private Client Associate (NQ-4 PQE) to join its growing Private Wealth team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer with an interest or background in international tax planning, cross‑border structuring, and complex private client matters to develop their practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising UK‑domiciled and non‑domiciled individuals, families, and trustees on UK and international tax issues, including residence, domicile, and structuring for globally mobile clients.
• Assisting with the creation, administration, and restructuring of offshore and onshore trusts, family governance frameworks, and asset‑holding structures.
• Providing strategic tax planning advice relating to pre‑arrival planning, remittance, succession planning, and multi‑jurisdictional wealth preservation.
• Supporting clients with cross‑border estate planning, including the preparation of wills, lasting powers of attorney, and related documentation.
• Advising on the UK tax implications of international investments, corporate or real estate structures, and family office arrangements.
• Liaising with overseas counsel and tax advisers on complex, multi‑jurisdictional matters.
• Conducting legal research, drafting technical advice, and preparing client‑ready memoranda and reports.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting partners with business development initiatives targeting UHNW/HNW individuals, families, and international intermediaries.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) with experience in private client, tax, or international wealth structuring from a reputable firm.
• Some exposure to international tax planning-including residence, domicile, and offshore structures-is highly desirable.
• Strong technical abilities with excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• A confident communicator capable of explaining complex concepts clearly to clients and intermediaries.
• Commercial awareness with an interest in developing expertise in the international private wealth sector.
• A proactive team player with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

What the Firm Offers

• A high‑quality and varied caseload involving sophisticated private wealth and international tax planning work.
• A supportive team structure that encourages training, mentoring, and genuine career progression.
• Exposure to an entrepreneurial client base, including fast‑growth international families, business owners, family offices, and trustees.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for hybrid working.

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