Associate - Private Client Offshore (3-5 PQE)

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment in London is seeking a Private Client Offshore Associate (3-5 PQE) to join a top-tier private client offshore team with cross-border matters. You will advise high-net-worth international clients, structure wealth arrangements, and draft testamentary documents from day one.

The role offers ownership of sophisticated international work, collaboration with partners and tax specialists, and flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 3-5 years' PQE in Private Client Offshore or International Private Client.
• Experience advising HNW/UHNW international clients on cross-border matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, tax and succession planning.
• STEP qualification or willingness to undertake STEP studies.

Responsibilities

• Advise UK resident and non-resident international clients on private client, trust and tax matters
• Structure and restructure wealth-holding arrangements in the UK and offshore
• Draft wills, trust documentation and succession planning arrangements
• Manage asset acquisitions and disposals, including UK property matters
• Liaise with lawyers, accountants, trustees and advisers across multiple jurisdictions
• Build and develop relationships with existing and prospective clients

Skills

Cross-border matters

Tax planning

Trusts knowledge

Client relationship

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Private Client Offshore Associate (3-5 PQE)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: circa 90k + bonus

If you're a Private Client lawyer with international experience and you're looking to step into a role offering genuine responsibility, high-quality work and direct client exposure, this opportunity is worth exploring.

You’ll join a highly regarded Private Client Offshore team recognised by leading legal directories and known for advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families, family offices and trustees on complex cross-border matters. From day one, you’ll take ownership of sophisticated international private client work while benefiting from the support of an experienced team that includes multiple Partners, Senior Associates and specialist tax professionals.

The role offers a varied mix of wealth structuring, succession planning, trust work and international tax advisory matters. You’ll work closely with clients and advisers across multiple jurisdictions, helping implement solutions that are both commercially practical and technically robust. Recent matters have included advising international families on global estate planning, cross-border succession structures and international tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions.

Alongside the quality of work, you’ll be joining a firm known for its collaborative culture, long-term career development and strong work-life balance. The team works closely with Private Client, Disputes and other specialist practice areas, providing excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and build your profile.

What you’ll do

• Advise UK resident and non-resident international clients on private client, trust and tax matters
• Structure and restructure wealth-holding arrangements in the UK and offshore
• Draft wills, trust documentation and succession planning arrangements
• Manage asset acquisitions and disposals, including UK property matters
• Liaise with lawyers, accountants, trustees and advisers across multiple jurisdictions
• Build and develop relationships with existing and prospective clients

What you’ll need

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 3-5 years' PQE within a Private Client Offshore or International Private Client practice
• Experience advising HNW/UHNW international clients on cross-border matters
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, tax and succession planning
• STEP qualification or willingness to undertake STEP studies

About the company

This opportunity sits within a leading London law firm with a long-established reputation in the private client market. The firm combines high-calibre work with a genuinely supportive culture, offering excellent professional development, competitive benefits and flexible hybrid working.