Private Client Senior Associate 6-9 PQE

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified solicitor in London for a permanent position focused on private client legal work. The role involves advising on wills, trusts, and UK tax matters, with opportunities for career progression and support in a professional environment. Ideal candidates should have strong academic credentials and prior experience in a relevant field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include being a qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in private client work from a top-tier or specialist firm is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills and advise on succession planning.
• Handle international estate planning and tax residency issues.
• Support philanthropic and charity law initiatives.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Private client experience

Technical excellence

Commercial judgement

Confident and proactive approach

Client-focused method

Strong sense of responsibility

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

• High-calibre work with international scope.
• Market recognition among the best in the private client space.

About Our Client

The firm is widely recognised for its strength in the private wealth sector, with a top-tier reputation for delivering sophisticated, cross-border legal and tax advice. The Private Client & Tax team is part of a broader Private Capital initiative and is ranked Band 2 in Chambers & Partners HNW 2023. The team advises UK and international clients, with particular expertise in matters involving the Middle East and the United States.

Job Description

• Drafting wills and advising on succession planning, including structuring with trusts, foundations, and family investment vehicles.
• Advising on inheritance tax, reliefs, exemptions, and cross-border tax planning.
• Handling international estate planning, including conflict of laws and coordination with foreign counsel.
• Advising on UK tax residency, domicile, and personal tax issues including the remittance basis and double tax treaties.
• Supporting trustees and beneficiaries on trust law and restructuring.
• Advising on mental capacity issues and preparing lasting powers of attorney.
• Supporting philanthropic and impact investment initiatives, including charity law.
• Advising on transparency, reporting, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Providing tax advice on UK residential property structures, including ATED, SDLT, and corporate tax implications.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong academic credentials.
• Experienced in private client work, ideally from a top-tier or specialist firm.
• Technically excellent with sound commercial judgement.
• Confident, proactive, and collaborative, with a practical and client-focused approach.
• Enthusiastic, personable, and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent position in a reputable organisation within the business services industry.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious legal department in London.
• Potential for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and professional work environment.