International Private Client Associate (Tax & Trusts) 4+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott invites applications for an International Private Client Associate (Tax & Trusts) in Bristol. The role focuses on high-net-worth and international families, delivering sophisticated cross-border tax, trusts and succession planning advice within a leading UK Tax & Trusts practice.

You will advise UK and international clients, manage a diverse caseload, and collaborate with banks and trustees. A strong 4+ PQE, STEP progress, and solicitor qualification in England & Wales or Scotland

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' PQE in Private Client, Tax and Trusts.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Strong knowledge of international tax, trusts and succession planning.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload.
• Collaborative approach and strong relationship-building abilities.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
• STEP qualification (or working towards it) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise UK and international clients on tax, trusts and succession planning.
• Provide strategic advice on international tax and succession planning.
• Advise on UK residence and domicile-related issues, including the Statutory Residence Test.
• Structure and advise on trusts, family investment companies and wealth-holding vehicles.
• Assist clients with cross-border estate planning and succession strategies.
• Draft wills and advise on inheritance and estate planning matters.
• Work closely with private banks, wealth managers, trustees and other advisers.
• Support and mentor junior team members while strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Private Client expertise

Cross-border tax experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Education

England & Wales or Scottish lawyer

STEP qualification (advantage)

Job description

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

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client lawyer to join a leading UK law firm with a nationally recognised Tax & Trusts practice. This Top 100 firm is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK, with a strong reputation for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, international families, entrepreneurs and family offices on complex cross-border matters.

This role offers exposure to some of the highest quality international private client work in the market, alongside genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Role

Joining a highly regarded Private Client team, you’ll advise an impressive portfolio of UK and international clients on sophisticated tax, trust and succession planning matters.

• Advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, international families, business owners and family offices.
• Providing strategic advice on international tax and succession planning.
• Advising on UK residence and domicile-related issues, including the Statutory Residence Test and evolving tax regimes.
• Structuring and advising on trusts, family investment companies and wealth-holding vehicles.
• Assisting clients with cross-border estate planning and succession strategies.
• Drafting wills and advising on inheritance and estate planning matters.
• Working closely with private banks, wealth managers, trustees and other professional advisers.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members while helping to strengthen client relationships.

This is a chance to work on high-value, intellectually stimulating matters with a truly international dimension.

Candidate Requirements

You’ll ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 years' PQE in Private Client, Tax and Trusts
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and their associated structures.
• Strong knowledge of international tax, trusts and succession planning.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload effectively.
• A collaborative approach and strong relationship-building abilities.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Qualification as an England & Wales or Scottish lawyer.
• STEP qualification (or working towards it) would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Join one of the UK's most respected Private Client teams with an exceptional reputation in the market.
• Work alongside recognised experts on complex, high-profile international matters.
• Advise an outstanding client base including UHNW individuals, family offices and entrepreneurial business owners.
• Benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture that genuinely invests in its people.
• Enjoy clear career progression pathways and ongoing professional development.
• Access high-quality work typically associated with City firms, while benefiting from a strong work-life balance.
• Take advantage of flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Market leading salary and attractive benefits package

Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*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.*