Senior Associate - Private Client & Tax

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Slough is seeking a Senior Associate for Private Client & Tax, specializing in advising high-net-worth individuals and international families. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, providing complex tax advice and managing substantial client portfolios. With a strong focus on personal development and client relationships, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a private client or tax department.
• Strong academic background with a 2:1 degree.
• STEP membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on UK taxation for international families.
• Manage and supervise client matters with a proactive attitude.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

UK Taxation

Wealth Holding Structures

Client Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

2:1 Degree

A, B, B at A-Level

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Senior Associate - Private Client & Tax, Slough

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Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title : Senior Associate - Private Client & Tax, with 5+ years of experience

Location : London

Term : Permanent, Hybrid

About Our Client :

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded law firm with a long history of providing expert legal services to high-net-worth individuals. The firm specialises in advising wealthy families, property investors, entrepreneurs, landed estates, and family businesses. With a strong international presence, the firm helps clients structure and preserve their wealth, manage property investments, and address business matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Operating through key departments such as Private Wealth, Property, Corporate, Litigation, and Family, the firm focuses on sectors including Arts & Luxury Assets, Family Offices, the Middle East, and Entrepreneurs. With offices in London and Oxford, the firm prides itself on maintaining long-standing client relationships while adopting an entrepreneurial approach to attracting new business.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide expert advice on UK taxation, particularly for non-UK domiciled clients and international families.
• Advise on complex wealth holding structures, family office arrangements, and associated tax issues.
• Work on cross-border tax and trust matters, with knowledge of international jurisdictions being advantageous.
• Take a lead role in managing and supervising client matters.
• Support the growth of the practice and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills & Experience :

• PQE : 5+ years of experience in a private client or tax department.
• Proven track record in advising on UK tax matters, particularly for international families and non-UK domiciled clients.
• Expertise in wealth holding structures, trusts, and family office arrangements.
• Experience handling complex tax matters and simplifying them for clients.
• Strong technical skills and a proactive, self-starting attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage large, complex projects and provide strategic advice.
• Ambitious, with a commitment to developing both technical expertise and the firm's international profile.
• STEP membership is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications :

• Strong academic background, with a minimum of a 2:1 degree and A, B, B at A-Level.