Senior Associate - Private Wealth

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Private Wealth team in Birmingham. You will work directly with partners to provide first-class service to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, dealing with estate planning, drafting wills, and creating trusts. The role requires a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 years of PQE in private client work. Ideal candidates will have strong client focus and collaboration skills, alongside a commitment to service delivery. Competitive benefits and support for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in private client work related to estate planning.
• Proven ability to manage files efficiently.
• Strong commitment to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Estate and asset protection planning.
• Drafting wills including tax efficient structures.
• Creation and advising on onshore trusts.

Skills

Client focus

Financial management

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE

STEP qualification (strongly desired)

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins is a City‑led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi‑jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Where you'll work

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join a small international private wealth team with excellent clients and ambitions for growth. Private Wealth has always been an integral part of Trowers & Hamlins and forms part of a wider Tax and Private Wealth practice. The Private Wealth team is led by Partner, Richard Jordan and includes 4 further partners based across our UK and international offices.

The group advises a wide range of individuals and families, family offices, wealthy families and private wealth advisors on matters involving tax, wealth planning, structuring and philanthropy as well as the more traditional areas of private wealth.

The purpose of this role is to work directly with our Private Wealth Partners to provide a first‑class service to clients and assist in the future development of the group.

Acting for HNWIs, family offices, trustees and organisations servicing the private wealth sector both in the UK and internationally, we undertake all types of private client advisory and implementation work. The role is focused on international and cross‑border tax and estate planning, acting for clients with widespread multi‑jurisdictional elements to their business and personal affairs.

The Team

We work with a wide range of families, individuals, trustees, and those in the private wealth advisory sector. Each is unique, but what they all share is the need for practical advice to enable them to plan for the future and tackle arising challenges.

We have a proven track record of providing first class training and support to assist individuals in reaching their career goals.

The Role

As our department continues to grow, we have an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the team in Birmingham.

Acting for individuals and trusts both in the UK and internationally, you will undertake all types of private client work including the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Domestic Trusts, and capital tax planning. Internationally, we advise on residence and domicile planning and structuring both inbound and outbound.

What you will be doing

• Estate and asset protection planning
• Drafting wills including tax efficient wills and those incorporating trusts
• Creation of onshore trusts including drafting and advising
• Powers of attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Pro‑active participation in marketing initiatives
• Efficient file management skills and ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures
• Participating in firm‑wide and departmental training sessions

What you will need

• Previous experience of the above matters
• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files
• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 6 years' PQE in private client work
• STEP member or working towards a STEP qualification is strongly desired
• Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery
• Commercial awareness and excellent financial management
• A strong team player with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
• Solid academic record

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non‑binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.